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Wed Apr-21-10 08:20 AM
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| Kerry letter to Kyrgyzstan newspaper |
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Interesting outreach here. The newspaper describes the article well as;
"On April 20, 2010 Ferghana.Ru received the article, signed by John Kerry, US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. The article describes the situation in Kyrgyzstan after April events and further relations between USA and Kyrgyzstan. Obviously, the article aims to smooth some imbalance in the relations between two countries.
Mr. Kerry admits that Kyrgyzstan was discontent with the fact that USA was mainly concerned about its own security rather than security of Kyrgyz nation. John Kerry lists all good things, done by America for Kyrgyzstan, criticizes Bakiev’s regime and notes that "the democratic aspirations of Kyrgyz people are no less important for the regional security than the center in Manas"
< Kerry actually disputed that US cared mainly for the bases, referring to it as a "perception" , though from the news here, the bases are most likely our main concern.>
From the letter
"There has been a growing worry within Kyrgyzstan that the United States cares more about its security needs than those of the Kyrgyz people. We must prove this perception false, with actions rather than with rhetoric –and we have an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment under the new government.
Much of the concern stems from the drawn-out and intensely public debate surrounding our access rights at Manas. It is true that the transit center operated by the United States at Manas International Airport is critical to U.S. interests. The center provides vital logistical support to coalition forces in Afghanistan and is an important contribution by the Kyrgyz Republic to security, stability, and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan and the region. After complaints that American payments did not adequately reflect Kyrgyz contributions, the two governments renegotiated the terms of the deal last summer. The new agreement provides a valuable source of support for the Kyrgyz economy."
http://enews.ferghana.ru/news.php?id=1670&mode=snews
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