“The United States said on Wednesday it was disappointed by Kyrgyzstan’s decision to cancel a cooperation treaty, but it would continue to provide assistance to the ex-Soviet republic despite a diplomatic row over a jailed dissident. Kyrgyz Prime Minister Temir Sariyev ordered his cabinet on Tuesday to renounce the 1993 Bilateral Agreement with the United States, with effect from Aug. 20. “
Source: U.S. says to continue aiding Kyrgyzstan despite canceled treaty | Reuters
