Sadyr Zhaparov meets with Vladimir Putin

Bishkek, Sept. 15, 2022. / Kabar /. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov met with President of Russia Vladimir Putin in Samarkand city of Uzbekistan, the press service of the head of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. During the meeting, the leaders of the countries discussed topical issues of the Kyrgyz-Russian bilateral cooperation, the state and prospects for the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields. President Sadyr Zhaparov noted that relations between the two countries are highly dynamic, both on a bilateral basis and within the framework of international organizations and integration associations. He stressed that Russia is traditionally one of the leading trade and economic partners of Kyrgyzstan. The head of state noted that in the first half of this year, a serious two-fold increase in mutual trade was recorded compared to last year. “Investment projects are being successfully implemented, including with the support of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. To date, the Fund has approved more than 3,200 projects worth about USD 440 million,” he said. Noting that another priority area of ​​the Kyrgyz-Russian cooperation is the humanitarian sphere, Sadyr Zhaparov added that the construction of general education schools in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic with the Russian language of instruction is expected to begin. President Sadyr Zhaparov expressed confidence that today's meeting would further strengthen the Kyrgyz-Russian multifaceted cooperation and the practical implementation of issues that are on the bilateral agenda. In turn, Vladimir Putin noted that Russia and Kyrgyzstan are close countries, strategic partners and allies working together within a number of regional organizations. “Russia remains the leading trade and economic partner of Kyrgyzstan. Last year, the growth in trade turnover was noticeable, and this year the volume is growing. And at a very good pace. Last year it grew by 46.6%. This is a very good indicator,” he said. Vladimir Putin stressed that the Russian side continues to provide economic support to Kyrgyzstan and is ready to provide technical assistance in the field of emergency response and natural disasters. He informed that in July of this year, an order of the Government of the Russian Federation was signed on the supply of fire and helicopter equipment to the Kyrgyz Republic with the allocation of almost 1.5 billion rubles from the Russian budget for these purposes. Vladimir Putin also drew attention to the development of cultural and humanitarian ties between Russia and Kyrgyzstan. At the end of the conversation, the heads of state expressed their readiness to continue mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas in order to meaningfully saturate the joint agenda.