OREANDA-NEWS  The joint Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan is an important factor in ensuring stability in the region, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"We pay special attention to cooperation in the field of security. The joint Russian military base located in the republic is an important factor in ensuring stability in the region," Putin said during the Russian-Kyrgyz talks.

Putin is in Kyrgyzstan on a state visit. He works in Bishkek on November 25-27. The Russian leader is also scheduled to meet with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and attend the CSTO summit.