16/02/2016 (Agence Europe) - EU calls for implementation of crucial reforms. On Monday 15 February, the EU said in a press release published at the end of the 14th Cooperation Council with the Kyrgyz Republic that “Kyrgyz efforts to build a stable parliamentary democracy must be reinforced by further implementation of key reforms”. The EU reiterated that the rule of law, fight against corruption and judicial reform are necessary pre-conditions for sustainable development and an attractive business environment. The EU also encouraged the country to continue its electoral reform process. In addition, the EU and Kyrgyzstan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their bilateral and regional cooperation in a number of areas, including development cooperation, energy and security (border management and radicalisation). The EU also hailed the successful application of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences, GSP+, as “an important development in EU-Kyrgyz relations”. (CG)