Bishkek, Oct 21, 2024. /Kabar/. There are over 40 thousand compatriots in Illinois, Consul General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Chicago Bolotbek Borbiev told at a meeting of the Parliament’s committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration.
"Most of them work in the service sector, in delivery, taxi. There are also in the IT sector. Many citizens face the problem of not knowing English, difficulties in obtaining a social number and other documents," the consul said.
Today, the Committee the Jogorku Kenesh on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration heard information on the activities of the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Chicago for 2023 and the first half of 2024.
MP Ulan Primov emphasized that the diplomatic mission needs to continue working to protect the rights and interests, and provide effective consular services to Kyrgyz citizens in the United States.
The information was presented by Consul General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Chicago Bolotbek Borbiev. He focused on the main areas of work in order to protect the rights and legitimate interests of Kyrgyzstanis, create favorable conditions, expand bilateral cooperation, as well as consular support for citizens of the republic in the United States.
During the discussion, deputy Yrysbek Atajanov asked to strengthen work to protect the rights of Kyrgyzstanis who cross the US border illegally through Mexico. He noted that there are cases when citizens stay in the immigration center for more than 6 months, without being able to contact their relatives and friends.