Xi, Japarov chart new course for China-Kyrgyzstan ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Monday, outlining plans for enhanced cooperation between the two nations during Japarov's visit to China. The visit coincides with the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's independence and highlights a golden period of rapid development in China-Kyrgyzstan relations, as noted by Xi.

The Chinese President emphasized that China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to deliver tangible, practical outcomes and deepen exchanges on governance experience. Both leaders expressed their commitment to maintaining high-level political mutual trust and support for one another's core interests. Japarov welcomed Xi to Kyrgyzstan on the occasion of the country's 35th anniversary of independence, praising the profound friendship and high-level political mutual trust between the two nations.

He also expressed gratitude for China's support and assistance in Kyrgyzstan's development and admiration for China's achievements under Xi's leadership. Xi urged the two countries to deepen practical cooperation, modernize border ports, and expand collaboration in various sectors, including trade, technology, energy, and youth affairs, in order to build a China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future.