Kyrgyzstan may sue the European Union if sanctions are imposed on the country due to alleged exports to Russia, reports The Financial Times.
The European Commission has proposed imposing restrictions on the supply of certain goods to Kyrgyzstan that could be used for military purposes. Brussels claims that Kyrgyz companies are violating existing sanctions by re-exporting these goods to Russia.
The First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, stated that his country is actively seeking to comply with Western sanctions. He noted that Brussels did not specify what steps Bishkek could take to demonstrate compliance with the sanctions and avoid them.
Amangeldiev emphasized that the decision on sanctions could negatively affect the country's image. “We are ready to challenge this decision in court,” he noted, adding that Kyrgyzstan has evidence that measures to comply with the sanctions have been taken. “If the rules are not defined, how can we comply with them?” he asked.
According to EU documents, Kyrgyzstan re-exports dual-use goods, such as machinery and electronics, which can be used in the production of weapons and drones.
Amangeldiev also noted that the significant increase in imports is related to large deals with European countries, including projects for the construction of hydroelectric power stations in Kyrgyzstan. He acknowledged that there are cases of goods being transited to Russia, but assured that the country is actively working to prevent this.
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