ABSTRACT
Kyrgyzstan entered the international political system in 1991 with an unfavorable domestic situation and in poor condition to formulate foreign policy. During the Soviet period, Kyrgyzstan was dependent solely on Moscow, which insulated it from most international activities and effectively paralyzed it. Its Ministry of Foreign Affairs was of no significance and, in fact, consisted of only three or four staff members; ministerial duties were performed by a deputy prime minister. Thus Kyrgyzstan had no practical experience in international relations and, as a new state, 1 is just now beginning to establish diplomatic relations with other countries (it has already joined many international organizations, including the United Nations).
