The USA was among the first to recognize the independence of Kyrgyzstan, establishing diplomatic relations on December 27, 1991. In February 1992, the US embassy opened in Bishkek. The legal framework for bilateral relations, established during mutual visits at various levels, consists of more than 20 agreements.
To understand the development of political relations between Kyrgyzstan and the USA, it is important to note the following. The US administration views Kyrgyzstan as a young independent state that has achieved significant success in implementing economic and political reforms. Therefore, the creation and strengthening of democratic institutions in Kyrgyzstan is one of the active areas of bilateral cooperation.
From the beginning of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the USA in 1992 until August 2003, the volume of financial assistance to Kyrgyzstan exceeded 700 million dollars, of which 590 million came from government sources and 139 million from non-governmental sources.
Despite the diversity and intensity of cooperation, the weakest link remains the attraction of direct US investments in Kyrgyzstan. By mid-2001, these amounted to only about 10 million dollars.
A new chapter in the relations between Kyrgyzstan and the USA was opened by the events following September 11, 2001. The start of the US operation in Afghanistan, "Enduring Freedom," led to an American presence in Central Asia. As a result, in November-December 2001, US military personnel were deployed in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, based on special agreements between the governments of these republics and the USA.
