Sadyr Zhaparov and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Moscow

Bishkek, May 8, 2023. /Kabar/. Today, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov met with President of Russia Vladimir Putin as part of his official visit to Moscow.

The leaders discussed topical issues of Kyrgyz-Russian bilateral and multilateral cooperation, prospects for the development of joint cooperation on all issues on the joint agenda.

Putin stressed that Zhaparov's official visit on the eve of Victory Day is a significant event.

He recalled that during the Great Patriotic War, 360 thousand Kyrgyzstanis went to the front, and more than half of them did not return.

“We know that you were in Rzhev together with the chairman of the State Duma of Russia and laid flowers there, paid tribute to the memory of those who died and fought on this sector of the front,” Putin added.

The Russian president also noted that cooperation between the countries is now on the rise, as evidenced by the increase in trade over the past year by 37%.

At the same time, Putin pointed out that Russia is the largest investor in Kyrgyzstan in terms of direct investment, expressing confidence that this trend will gain momentum.

Zhaparov, in turn, thanked Putin for the invitation to pay an official visit to the Russian Federation and for the warm welcome.

He noted that he was in Moscow with a special feeling of joy on the eve of the 78th anniversary of the great Victory.The Victory Day will forever remain a holy holiday that unites the peoples of the two countries. It is a common duty to honor the memory of fallen heroes.

“We will never forget the heroism of our fathers and grandfathers, who went through severe military trials for the benefit of the freedom of future generations. The memory of them will always be kept,” Zhaparov said.

The president of the Kyrgyz Republic stressed that today is a good opportunity to discuss topical issues of bilateral cooperation and for a broad exchange of views on the further development of the Kyrgyz-Russian strategic partnership and alliance in the interests of both states.

The leaders of the countries agreed to continue the joint dialogue in all areas of mutual interest.