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February 3, 2006

WSI’s Washington ProFile Keeps Diplomats “In the Know”

Washington, D.C. – The World Security Institute’s Russian-language newsletter, Washington ProFile, may be part of the regular reading of Kyrgyzstan’s diplomats. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has recently announced the selection of the Washington ProFile as part of its suggested reading list for its foreign relations professionals. This distinction is an honor for the D.C.-based publication that provides news and analysis about the United States to the Russian-reading community worldwide.

A link to the Washington ProFile has been placed on the official website for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan at: http://www.mfa.kg/site/11_ru.htm.

The bi-weekly Washington ProFile is produced in Russian and English and is available on-line. The Washington ProFile is an information agency of the International Media division of the World Security Institute (WSI). The mission of WSI’s International Media division is to bridge the chasm of misunderstanding that exists between the United States and the rest of the world. Consisting of weekly e-publications focused on regions around the world, this division presents facts, information, and a diversity of voices and opinions to its readers.

To learn more about the Washington ProFile visit: www.washprofile.org