U.S. says "good news" Kyrgyzstan to keep base deal

In the world of today , To get (Or Keep) what you want , you must first Grease a few Palms !



(Reuters) - The United States on Monday welcomed statements from Kyrgyzstan's interim government that it will abide by agreements covering a U.S. air base that supports military operations in Afghanistan.

Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake said the assurances, given by interim leader Roza Otunbayeva to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday, would allow the two countries to discuss arrangements for the Manas transit center, a hub for troop transfers and refueling.

"It is very good news that Ms. Otunbayeva said that they will continue to abide by those agreements and of course the United States is prepared to talk at any time with her and members of the provisional government about these arrangements," Blake told a news briefing.

He spoke before leaving for Kyrgyzstan for meetings with Otunbayeva and others. He will be the highest U.S. diplomat to go there since President Kurmanbek Bakiyev fled the capital and Otunbayeva claimed power after a crackdown on opposition protesters led to violence that killed at least 82 people.

Blake said the United States was not formally recognizing the self-proclaimed government, comprised of Bakiyev opponents, but did not consider it to have taken power in a coup and offered strong suggestions of support.

"My main goal will be to hear from the Kyrgyz administration about their assessment of the law and order situation, the steps that they plan to take during their six-month interim administration to organize democratic elections and a return to democracy, and how we might be able to help them to restore democracy and economic growth," Blake said.

Our Access routes for supplies for the troops are very Vital and well worth the Money to keep the troops stocked with what they need !

I just wonder how much Economic growth We had to Pony up again !