On 23 June 2022, the fundamental principles of the rule of law in the light of ongoing legal and institutional reforms in Kyrgyzstan were discussed during a round table organised in Bishkek in co-operation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was attended by representatives of national authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic such as the Ombudsman, the Ministry of Justice, the General Prosecutor’s Office, the Constitutional Court, the Business Ombudsman as well as civil society representatives.
The discussions were followed by presentations on prospects of co-operation under the three Actions of the Central Asia Rule of Law Programme 2020-2023 and exchanges on priority areas where the Kyrgyz partners can benefit from the Programme’s assistance.
The round table was organised within the framework of the Central Asia Rule of Law Programme 2020-2023 which is a joint initiative, co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe.
