Kyrgyz FM underscores close ties with Pakistan, seeks expanded cooperation
FM Kulubaev expresses confidence that Pakistan would provide effective leadership as new chairman of SCO
Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev highlighted the strong ties between Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan during a meeting with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Bishkek on Wednesday. The duo discussed expanding cooperation in various areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, energy, connectivity, regional security, and people-to-people exchanges, according to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting occurred ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he will meet with President Sadyr Zhaparov and participate in the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting. Earlier, Kulubaev congratulated Pakistan on assuming the chairmanship of the SCO's Council of Heads of State for 2026-27, expressing confidence that Pakistan would lead the organization's agenda effectively.
Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination within the SCO and other multilateral forums, aiming to promote peace, stability, and shared prosperity.
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