Embassy of the United States, Bishkek

LocationBishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Address171 Chingiz Aitmatov Ave. Bishkek 720016 Kyrgyz Republic
Coordinates42°49′37″N 74°34′55″E / 42.82694°N 74.58194°E / 42.82694; 74.58194
Websitehttps://kg.usembassy.gov

The Embassy of the United States in Bishkek is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Kyrgyzstan.

History

The United States recognized Kyrgyzstan's independence on December 25, 1991, upon the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Shortly thereafter, the American Embassy in Bishkek was established on February 1, 1992, with Edmund McWilliams serving as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[1]

In 2001, Kyrgyzstan consented to accommodate a strategically significant US airbase within the Manas International Airport, supporting NATO's military operations in Afghanistan.[2]

In 2020, both governments reaffirmed their mutual commitment following comments by Kyrgyz parliament chairman Mirlan Bakirov about the U.S. "meddling in Kyrgyzstan’s internal affairs".[3] In 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek congratulated Sadyr Japarov after his contentious victory in the 2021 Kyrgyz presidential election.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Kyrgyzstan". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ Leonard, Peter (February 23, 2016). "Kyrgyzstan: Fresh Dawn Looming for Ties with US". eurasianet.org. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Kyrgyzstan 'Ready To Closely Work' With U.S. After 'Meddling' Accusation". rferl.org. December 11, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Kyrgyzstan's Japarov Calls For Unity; Observers Say Election He Won Was 'Not Fully Fair'". rferl.org. January 11, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
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