Kyrgyzstan President in Islamabad to hold talks with Pakistani leadership

ISLAMABAD: Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Zhaparov arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday on his two-day maiden state visit to Pakistan.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received the Kyrgyz President at the airport.

A 21-gun salute was presented in honour of the visiting dignitary, while children dressed in traditional attire offered him a bouquet of flowers.

The Kyrgyz President is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior cabinet ministers, top officials, and prominent business leaders.

During the visit, President Zhaparov is expected to meet the President of Pakistan, hold one-on-one talks followed by delegation-level talks with the Prime Minister, and address the Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan Business Forum.

The two sides will review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore new avenues to further deepen cooperation across diverse sectors, including trade, energy, defence, education, people-to-people exchanges, and regional connectivity.

The visit reflects the brotherly ties between Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, rooted in shared history, faith, and common aspirations for peace and prosperity in Central and South Asia.  Staff Report