President Zhaparov receives Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

Bishkek, April 6, 2021 . / Kabar / . Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov received on Tuesday Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif . The press service of the Kyrgyz president reported that an exchange of views on expanding political, trade and economic, cultural, humanitarian and investment cooperation took place. Sadyr Zhaparov noted the high level of political dialogue between the two countries, and expressed interest in strengthening trade and economic relations with Iran, including in the investment sphere. "Our doors are always open for Iranian small and medium businesses wishing to invest in the economy of Kyrgyzstan. We are currently making great efforts to create a favorable environment for foreign investors. I emphasize that the attitude to investors will continue to be special," he said. Touching upon cultural and humanitarian cooperation as the most active direction of bilateral cooperation, the Kyrgyz president expressed gratitude to the Iranian leadership for funding the construction of a sports complex in Osh city and humanitarian assistance provided during the outbreak of the pandemic. In turn, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif thanked Kyrgyzstan for supporting Iran in the international arena in a number of areas, and stressed the readiness of the Iranian leadership to continuously cooperate with Kyrgyzstan. Mohammad Javad Zarif conveyed Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's greetings, noting that the sides have great potential for cooperation in various fields. The minister noted the relevance of holding another meeting of the Kyrgyz-Iranian Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation. On behalf of the Iranian leadership, Mohammad Javad Zarif invited Sadir Zhaparov to visit the country. Concluding the meeting, President Zhaparov reaffirmed Kyrgyzstan's readiness to intensify bilateral cooperation, especially economic and investment ties, and also conveyed words of welcome to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.