BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Zaigham met the Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziev in connection with the incidents of violence in Bishkek.
His meeting took place at the instructions of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
In the meeting, 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 Almaz Imangaziev informed that the Kyrgyz authorities have controlled the situation which is now back to normal.
Almaz Imangaziev said that the Kyrgyz Police is providing security to all the hostels and the matter is being directly supervised by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov.
The minister assured the ambassador that the Kyrgyz government would take legal action against the perpetrators yesterday’s attack.
The Kyrgyz minister shared that 14 foreign nationals including some Pakistanis were discharged after first aid while one Pakistani national remains under treatment.
Kyrgyz government has confirmed that there is no death of Pakistani student in the recent mob violences against international students.
Moreover, Kygyz Ministry of Internal Affairs has also issued press releases stating that the situation is under control.— Pakistan Embassy Kyrgyzstan (@PakinKyrgyzstan) May 18, 2024
