Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan aim to increase bilateral trade volume to $3 billion by 2030
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan aim to increase bilateral trade volume to $3 billion by 2030
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov welcomed Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who arrived in Bishkek on an official visit, with a ceremony held at the Intymak-Ordo Presidential Palace.
President Sadyr Japarov welcomed Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who arrived in Bishkek on an official visit, with a ceremony held at the Intymak-Ordo Presidential Palace. Following the official ceremony, the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting. After the closed-door talks, the 7th Meeting of the Kyrgyz-Kazakh Supreme Interstate Council was convened. Speaking at the meeting, President Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyz and Kazakh peoples have lived in friendship and harmony throughout history, stating: “The 6th Council Meeting held last year in Astana made a significant contribution to bilateral cooperation. I believe today’s meeting will give new momentum to our fraternal ties, our strategic partnership, and alliance.” Japarov noted positive developments in bilateral trade relations and said: “We aim to increase mutual trade volume to $3 billion by 2030.”
Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev thanked President Japarov for his invitation to Kyrgyzstan, saying that the purpose of his official visit was to deepen Kazakh-Kyrgyz relations. Tokayev said: “Kazakhs and Kyrgyz are fraternal peoples bound together by a common history and destiny. Our friendship is a spiritual value inherited from our ancestors and passed down from generation to generation.” Stressing that relations between the two countries are developing in the spirit of alliance, Tokayev stated: “Kyrgyzstan is one of Kazakhstan’s most important strategic partners in the region. The bilateral trade volume has reached nearly $2 billion. There are all the opportunities to further increase this figure.” He also noted that investment cooperation is expanding every year and joint projects are being successfully implemented, highlighting that coordination in the water and energy sectors, as well as cultural and humanitarian relations, continues to strengthen.
Comprehensive Cooperation Plan adopted between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
After his talks with President Japarov, Tokayev announced the adoption of a “Comprehensive Cooperation Plan” aimed at further deepening relations between the two countries. Referring to the “Historic Agreement on Deepening and Expanding Allied Relations” signed last year, Tokayev said: “Today, we are adopting the Comprehensive Cooperation Plan. I am confident that these important steps will give new momentum to the development of Kazakh-Kyrgyz relations. Both governments must act in line with the objectives set out in this plan.” It was reported that in the closed-door part of the talks, cooperation in trade and economy, transport and transit, water and energy, as well as cultural and humanitarian fields was discussed.
Golden Eagle Order awarded to Japarov
As part of the official visit, during the “Golden Eagle Order Award Ceremony,” Tokayev presented President Japarov with Kazakhstan’s highest state award. Noting Japarov’s contribution to regional peace and stability, Tokayev said: “Under your wise leadership, I am confident that the fraternal Kyrgyz people will achieve even greater success. In Kazakhstan, we highly appreciate your efforts for the benefit of the Kyrgyz people and your contribution to bilateral relations.” Japarov, expressing his satisfaction in receiving the award, said: “It is a great honor for me to accept this state decoration. This award is a strong symbol of the special respect for the Kyrgyz people and the strength of our fraternal ties.”
Agreements signed in various fields
In the presence of President Japarov and President Tokayev, a large number of agreements and joint documents were signed between the two countries. The “Decision of the Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan Supreme Interstate Council Meeting” and the “Joint Statement of the Presidents,” covering political, economic, investment, energy, transport, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation, were signed. In addition, documents signed included a roadmap to increase trade volume, a memorandum of understanding on the construction of a wholesale distribution center in the Almaty region, training of border guard units, reciprocal allocation of embassy buildings, exchange of pension information, cultural and tourism action plans, as well as cooperation memorandums between media organizations.