Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev says Kyrgyz government has taken swift action to restore law and order in the country, and the perpetrators of the mob riots would be punished under the Kyrgyz law.

Talking to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, in Astana today, he expressed resolve for safety and security of Pakistani nationals, and full facilitation for safe repatriation of students who wish to return to Pakistan.

The meeting focused on the recent developments in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and the welfare of Pakistani nationals there.

Recalling their telephone conversation of yesterday on the same subject, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar underlined that Pakistan’s main concern is the security and well-being of its nationals especially the students who were primarily affected by the developments of Friday.

He shared the feelings of insecurity and fear among Pakistani students and requested Foreign Minister Kulubaev to ensure their safety and security. He also requested for holding to account those responsible for the attacks on Pakistani students.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar commended the role of the Kyrgyz government, health department and law enforcement agencies and thanked Foreign Minister Kulubaev for ensuring the much needed health and security assistance being provided to the Pakistani students. He emphasized that the two countries maintain close liaison in this regard.

Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Kyrgyz Republic especially in the domains of energy, connectivity, trade and people-to-people contacts also came under discussion.

Both the dignitaries expressed satisfaction at the progress of established bilateral institutional mechanisms.