| 28/07/2010 12:36 |
EU to allocate 118 million euro to support reforms in Kyrgyzstan
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KABAR, July 28. The European Union will allocate 118 million euro to support reforms in Kyrgyzstan, the EU representation in Bishkek reports.
The EU allocates 118 million euro to support short and long term needs of Kyrgyzstan in the period 2010-2013. The support will be provided as humanitarian aid. The EU has also provided support to Kyrgyzstan for the stabilization of democracy. “We will continue our support aimed at the rehabilitation and socio-economic development of the country”, Katrin Ashton, Vice-PresidentofEC, EU representative for foreign affairs and policy security told.
In response to a crisis situation in Kyrgyzstan, the European Commission has decided to allocate 12 million euro to finance new initiatives aimed at strengthening of social stability and establishment of democratic constitutional framework, as well as humanitarian assistance. In addition, the EU programs on assistance in 2010 will be allocated 55 million euro, which will be directed to support Social Security network, education and agriculture. In the period 2011-2013 years the EU plans to allocate 51 million euro for the reforms in the spheres of social protection, education and the rule of law. |
