Pak ambassador raises strong concerns with Kyrgyz Deputy FM over Bishkek violence

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Under instructions from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Zaigham met the Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Imangaziev Almaz in connection with the incidents of violence in Bishkek.

Ambassador Hassan Zaigham strongly raised the concerns of Pakistani nationals particularly the large number of affected Pakistani students and their families. He urged the Kyrgyz government to prioritize the safeguarding of Pakistani nationals.

The Kyrgyz deputy foreign minister informed that the Kyrgyz authorities have controlled the situation which is now back to normal. He said that the Kyrgyz police is providing security to all the hostels and the matter is being directly supervised by the Kyrgyz president.

Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz assured the ambassador that the government of Kyrgyzstan would take legal action against the perpetrators yesterday’s attack. He shared that 14 foreign nationals, including some Pakistanis, were discharged after first aid. One Pakistani national remains under treatment.