Why the Kyrgyz ambassador met the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow hosted the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Kingdom.

Officials from the faculty, which has served the needs of the legal profession in the city for more than 350 years, welcomed His Excellency Mr Ulan Djusupov during an official visit to Scotland on Monday, August 25.

At a meeting in the historic Faculty Hall, leading figures from Scotland's legal and international affairs communities came together to encourage engagement between lawyers from the two nations.

John Bett, Dean of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow, said: "It was a privilege to welcome His Excellency to the Faculty. Glasgow's legal profession has a proud tradition of openness and collegiality, and this meeting underscores our role in engaging with the wider global community."

And Ahsan Mustafa, RFPG Council Member, added: "This meeting reflects the importance of Scotland's legal institutions engaging internationally. By sharing expertise and learning from different legal traditions, we not only build stronger professional links but also contribute to a more collaborative and ethical global legal culture."

His Excellency, Ambassador Djusupov, was welcomed by John Bett, Dean of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow, Craig Donnelly (Vice Dean), John McKenzie (Chief Executive) and Ahsan Mustafa (Council Member). The Scottish Council for Global Affairs was represented by John Edward (Head of Operations).

The Kyrgyz Republic does not have a strong reputation internationally for the rule of law. Officially a democracy, a 2023 report from the World Justice Project showed that the Republic's overall rule of law scores have been decreasing. It is now ranked 103rd out of 142 countries in the WJP Rule of Law Index.