Atambayev offers Russia to build training base in southern Kyrgyzstan
- Written by Joshua Kucera
BISHKEK (TCA) — Kyrgyzstan, especially its southern part in the Fergana Valley shared with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, faces a potential threat of extremism and terrorism that may spill over into the country from neighboring Afghanistan. In this situation, it is a vital issue for Bishkek to strengthen its armed forces in the south of the country, including with Russia’s help and even military presence. We are republishing this article by Joshua Kucera on the issue, originally published by EurasiaNet.org:
