7. Conclusion

Reiter

KEEP IN MIND - HISTORY

  • Independence from the Soviet Union in
  • Changing political dynamics, including protests, political unrest and changes of
  • Dealing with economic challenges and structural

KEEP IN MIND - SOCIETY

  • An ethnically diverse population, mainly Kyrgyz, Uzbeks and
  • Historical tensions between different ethnic
  • Diversity in culture, language, and

KEEP IN MIND - POLITICS

  • Island of "democracy" in the past with changes in government
  • Recent turn towards a hyper-presidential system
  • Dynamic political landscape with many revolutions

KEEP IN MIND - ECONOMICS

  • Economy dominated by agriculture and mining
  • Introduction of economic reforms after indpendence
  • Trade partners are mainly neighbouring countries in Central Asia and Russia
  • Efforts to diversify the economy and attract foreign investments

KEEP IN MIND - RELATIONS WITH THE EU

  • Kyrgyzstan has a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with the EU since 1998
  • Efforts to support areas such as democracy, human rights and economic development
  • Part of the EU's Central Asia Strategy
  • Focus on trade, investment, and regional stability in cooperation with the EU