During an official visit to Kyrgyzstan on June 29–30, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with President Sadyr Japarov to discuss international developments and assess the state of bilateral relations. According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two sides gave a “positive assessment of the dynamics of multifaceted cooperation between Moscow and Bishkek.”
“The parties emphasized the vital importance of active and trust-based political contacts between Russia and Kyrgyzstan—above all, at the highest level,” the foreign ministry said. “They reviewed preparations for upcoming high-level engagements and exchanged views on the current international situation.”
Lavrov also held detailed talks with his Kyrgyz counterpart, Jeenbek Kulubaev. The two ministers “discussed a wide range of cooperation issues in the political, trade and economic, cultural, humanitarian, and educational spheres,” the statement said.
“Particular attention was paid to the processes of Eurasian integration,” the ministry added.
The Foreign Ministry emphasized that the talks took place “in an atmosphere of friendship and mutual understanding, characteristic of the strategic partnership and alliance between Russia and Kyrgyzstan.”
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Based on materials from TASS