19/10/2016 (Agence Europe) – According to an European External Action Service (EEAS) press release, the European Union and the Kyrgyz Republic Cooperation Committee, meeting on 18 October, reaffirmed the commitment of both parties to strengthen cooperation in a number of areas. The EEAS states that the two parties agreed to set up a development cooperation committee "which will allow for a thorough review of our development cooperation priorities and programmes". A sum of €184 million has been allocated for the 2014-2020 period in key sectors such as the rule of law, education and rural development. During the meeting, discussions also focused on human rights and democracy, trade issues and regional economic development, as well as the current regional and security situation and radicalism. (CG)