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  • Red State Ramblers and Ustatshakirt on the stage

    American Red State Ramblers in Kyrgyzstan

    Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre hosted an evening of folk music dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the friendship and cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the U.S. Country music group. American and Kyrgyz folk bands shared the stage for a celebration of both countries’ unique musical traditions.

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  • Ambassador Spratlen looking at the map of the new building with two men

    New Embassy Compound Ground-Breaking Ceremony

    Ambassador Spratlen: Our new embassy building will stand as a symbol of our commitment to this friendship for many years to come.

  • Girl signing

    American Songs Contest Among School Students

    High school students from Bishkek schools took part in the competition in three categories. The contest was an opportunity for students to showcase their English language skills and their musical talents at the same time.

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  • Ambassador Spratlen at MLK event

    The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

    Students and teachers from different universities and civil society representatives had a dialogue with Ambassador Spratlen on civil rights. The event was hosted by American University of Central Asia.

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    The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its implementing partner the Solidarity Center, will support a conference on "Social Partnership and Tripartite Dialogue in the Textile and Light Industry." Together with the Trade Union of Textile and Light Industry, the Association "LEGPROM," the Ministry of Economy and Antimonopoly policy of Kyrgyzstan and the Solidarity Center will organize this conference on January 31 in the Conference Hall of the Academy of Management at 237 Panfilov Street at 9:30 pm. 

  • U.S. Seeks Halt to Production of Nuclear Weapons Materials

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  • Clinton at International Council on Women’s Business Leadership

    If women participated fully even in our own country, our GDP would rise considerably, and that is even more true in many other parts of the world. 

  • Obama, Clinton and Geithner Welcome New EU Sanctions on Iran

    Clinton and Geithner said the European Union’s action is consistent with steps the United States previously has taken and with new U.S. sanctions on Iran that President Obama signed into law December 31.  

  • U.S. Supported Photo Exhibition Increases HIV and TB Awareness

    The photo exhibition “We Need Dialogue” aims to highlight the work of non-governmental organizations working with most-at-risk of HIV and TB infection in the Kyrgyz Republic to reduce the spread of those deadly diseases.  

  • U.S. Program Increases Access to Psychological Care for Vulnerable Communities in Osh

    On January 18 the United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), opened a center for social work at school # 24 in Osh City. This USAID activity is part of the Program on Improving Access to Health Services in Osh City, which is implemented by CitiHope International. The program supports Osh city communities including Cheremushky, Navoy, On-Adyr, Ak-Bura, Alymbek-Datka, as well as those in Kara-Suu Rayon (Kyzyl Kyshtak and the Furhkat/Shark areas, Maddy Kyshtak, Nariman).  

  • U.S. Supports Debate Tournament on “Access to Quality Higher and Vocational Education”

    With increased concerns about access to and costs for education among youth and their parents, the debate tournament created an open platform for discussion on access to quality higher and vocational education, choosing a profession, career opportunities for youth, supporting young specialists, creating jobs, and employment for jobless youth.  

  • Presidential Proclamation Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

    From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a movement that would push our country toward a more perfect Union. 

  • Ambassador Spratlen about 20 Years of Friendship and Cooperation

    Since the formal establishment of our bilateral relations twenty years ago, the United States of America has been a proud partner of the Kyrgyz Republic to strengthen stability, democracy, human rights and national unity.  

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