Sadyr Zhaparov: Kazakhstan is key strategic partner of Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, March 2, 2021. / Kabar /. Kazakhstan is a key strategic partner of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov said during a meeting with Kazakh leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Kyrgyz president is in Kazakhstan for his state visit. During the meeting, on behalf of the delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zhaparov expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for the warm welcome. He emphasized that after his election as head of state, one of the first congratulations was received from Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. "Over the years of independence, a solid foundation for bilateral relations between the countries has been laid and a high level of cooperation has been achieved. Kazakhstan is not only a close neighbor, but also a key strategic partner of Kyrgyzstan," said Sadyr Zhaparov. Expressing confidence that the centuries-old unity of the peoples will be further strengthened, the Kyrgyz president noted the readiness to continue constructive dialogue. Sadyr Zhaparov noted Kyrgyzstan will continue to actively pursue a foreign policy aimed at deepening multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan for the benefit of both peoples. He added that a positive practice of constructive cooperation between the two countries in providing assistance to Kyrgyz citizens - primarily in their return from other countries to their homeland was developed during the coronavirus pandemic. The Kyrgyz president expressed confidence that today's talks will raise the interstate relations between the two countries to a new qualitative stage of development, and the Kyrgyz-Kazakh strategic and allied relations will continue to deepen and expand.