Statement of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the situation regarding Kazakhstani enterprises in the Kyrgyz Republic  

We express our grave concern over the attacks on and attempts to seize a number of enterprises owned by Kazakh investors in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Of particular concern are the threats of physical violence against employees - citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and damage to the property of these enterprises. In recent years, Kazakhstani companies have invested more than $1 billion in Kyrgyzstan’s economy, making a significant contribution to the social and economic development of the neighboring country.

We call on the Kyrgyz side to immediately take measures to ensure the safety of the citizens of Kazakhstan and Kazakhstani companies located in Kyrgyzstan.