BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18. President of
Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and President of Albania Bajram Begaj
discussed a wide range of current issues related to bilateral and
multilateral cooperation.


This was reported by the Press Service of the President of
Kyrgyzstan.


"Today, June 18, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov
held talks with President of the Republic of Albania Bajram Begaj
within the framework of his official visit to the Kyrgyz
Republic.


The sides discussed a wide range of current issues of bilateral
and multilateral cooperation, as well as prospects for further
interaction," the statement said.


Sadyr Japarov emphasized that Bajram Begaj’s first official
visit is an important historical event for the two countries and
expressed confidence that a new page in Kyrgyz-Albanian relations
would be opened today.


He noted that despite the geographical distance, the peoples of
the two countries are united by Islam, common spiritual values, and
rich historical and cultural heritage.


President Sadyr Japarov stressed that Kyrgyzstan considers
Albania one of its important partners in Europe and wished the
country success on its

Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of strengthening
political dialogue and enhancing cooperation between relevant
ministries and government agencies of the two countries.


“We are interested in joint efforts to further deepen trade and
economic ties, increase mutual trade turnover, and intensify
investment cooperation.


We have all opportunities to expand interaction in such areas as
tourism, agriculture, the processing industry, transport, finance,
and digital development,” the Head of State said.


In the context of developing transport connectivity between the
countries, he emphasized the importance of launching direct air
connections, noting that earlier this month Kyrgyzstan was removed
from the European Union’s “black list” of countries with aviation
safety concerns.


Sadyr Japarov also noted Albania’s achievements in digitalizing
public services and, taking into account Kyrgyzstan’s capabilities,
proposed cooperation in this area.


In addition, the President stressed the need to develop
cooperation in education, culture, and sports. He invited Albanian
athletes to actively participate in the 6th World Nomad Games,
which will be held in Kyrgyzstan in September this year.







The Head of State also invited the President of Albania to
participate in the Bishkek+25 Mountain Summit, which will take
place in October 2027, noting that Albania is also a mountainous
country in the Balkan region.


In turn, Albanian President Bajram Begaj noted that the talks
open up new opportunities and that through joint efforts the
potential for cooperation between the two countries can be further
developed.


“Although geographically we are far from each other, our
principles are the same: shared responsibility and deep respect for
the values of sovereign states that serve the interests of
people.


Therefore, I firmly believe that this visit will bring our
countries closer and create a strong foundation for mutually
beneficial cooperation,” Bajram Begaj said.


The President of Albania noted that Kyrgyzstan under the
leadership of President Sadyr Japarov has achieved significant
economic progress and, through consistent efforts, has secured
rapid GDP growth.


He also highlighted the prospects for cooperation in the fields
of economy, education, culture, and other areas of mutual interest.
Bajram Begaj confirmed Albania’s readiness to closely cooperate in
a multilateral format.


In this regard, he congratulated Sadyr Japarov on Kyrgyzstan’s
election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and
expressed readiness to closely cooperate in this area, as well as
within other international organizations.


At the same time, the Albanian President invited the Head of
State to pay an official visit to Albania in 2027. Sadyr Japarov
accepted the invitation.


The heads of state confirmed their mutual interest in developing
promising areas of cooperation and emphasized the need to
strengthen the legal framework between the two countries.


At the end of the talks, the leaders signed a Joint Statement on
the further development of Kyrgyz-Albanian relations.


The meeting between the Presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Albania
demonstrates the growing interest of both countries in expanding
cooperation beyond traditional diplomatic contacts. Despite the
geographical distance, the two states see significant potential in
developing economic ties, transport connectivity, digitalization,
tourism, education, and cultural exchange.


The discussion of direct air links and increased trade
cooperation is particularly important, as improved connectivity can
become a key factor in bringing businesses and people closer
together. For Kyrgyzstan, strengthening relations with Albania
opens an additional channel for cooperation with Europe, while
Albania gains an opportunity to deepen engagement with the
dynamically developing Central Asian region.