Inconclusive talks began in late May but adjourned before restarting on July 12.
The U.S.-led coalition operating in Afghanistan has used the base at Manas International Airport since late 2001.
Defense Minister Ismail Isakov stressed in June that Kyrgyzstan is not seeking to expel U.S. troops stationed on its territory.
Military Bases In Central Asia
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PROJECTING POWER: Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the onset of the war on terror, Central Asia has played an important role in military-security issues. At times, Russia and the West have clashed over questions related to military deployments. RFE/RL has provided extensive coverage of this increasingly important geopolitical matter.
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