Acting US assistant secretary of state to visit Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan

Acting US Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau will travel to Nepal, the UAE, Uzbekistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic from September 28-October 9, Report informs referring to the US Department of State.

In the Kyrgyz Republic, Acting Assistant Secretary Trudeau will meet with government officials, media outlets and development organizations, and social media influencers. She will discuss the importance of a free press and US government support to strengthen the professionalism and independence of media.

Acting Assistant Secretary Trudeau will also visit with Kyrgyz Republic official government spokespersons to discuss the changing media landscape. Finally, she will meet with local NGOs to discuss gender-based violence, gender equality, and inclusive economic development.