Bishkek, Dec.17, 2019. /Kabar/. As part of his official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov on Dec.16 visited the new complex of buildings of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Saudi Arabia in the city of Riyadh on the occasion of its opening.
The opening ceremony was attended by Governor of Riyadh Region, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, members of the official delegation of Kyrgyzstan, representatives of the diplomatic corps, compatriots residing in Saudi Arabia, the press service of the Kyrgyz President said Monday.
At the opening ceremony, the national anthem was played and the flag of the Kyrgyz Republic was solemnly raised.
"At the will of God, with the personal support of King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, today we are opening a new Embassy building in Riyadh. I believe that today will always be in our memory. I congratulate you all on this joyful event," the Kyrgyz leader stressed.
The President noted this embassy is not only a bridge between the two countries, but also evidence of a strong partnership.
Jeenbekov recalled that Saudi Arabia was one of the first countries to recognize Kyrgyzstan's independence and establish diplomatic relations. He took the opportunity to express gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for his great contribution to strengthening bilateral relations.
He expressed confidence his official visit to Saudi Arabia would contribute to the strengthening of relations between the countries and serve as an impetus for their development.
President Sooronbay Jeenbekov is in Saudi Arabia for official visit at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The Kyrgyz President is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Chingiz Aidarbekov, Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the President's Office Daniyar Sydykov, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the President's Office Almaz Kenenbayev, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Saudi Arabia Abdilatif Jumabayev, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Finance Baktygul Jeenbayeva, Minister of Education and Science Kanybek Isakov, Minister of Emergency Situations Nurbolot Mirzakhmedov, Minister of Economy Sanjar Mukanbetov and Minister of Agriculture, Food Industry and Land Reclamation Erkinbek Choduyev.