India and Kyrgyzstan will work to strengthen bilateral trade and economic linkages, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev on Tuesday issued a joint statement in Delhi.

Highlights of President Almazbek Atambayev's speech:

#Thank you for inviting me to India and for your warmth and hospitality: Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev

Highlights of PM Modi's speech:

#I wish President Almazbek Atambayev a memorable and productive visit in India

#We will encourage engagement in healthcare, tourism, IT, agriculture, mining and energy

#We have decided to build on our development cooperation including capacity building and training, will give youth priority

#We will work to strengthen bilateral trade and economic linkages and facilitate greater people to people exchange

#President Almazbek Atambayev and I agreed on the need to connect our economies more deeply

#Kyrgyz Republic is a valuable partner in our common pursuit of making Central Asia a region of sustainable peace, stability & prosperity

#President Almazbek Atambayev and I reviewed our co-operation in defence field

#We focused on common priority of diversifying, deepening bilateral engagement

#We discussed how we could work together to secure our youth & society against common challenges of terrorism, extremism& radicalism

#Much credit goes to President Almazbek Atambayev for nurturing and building strong foundation of democracy in Kyrgyz Republic

#Our societies share a sense of warmth, we are also bound by a common belief in democratic values, traditions

#I am delighted to welcome President Almazbek Atambayev on his first state visit to India