BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 7. Kyrgyzstan and
Pakistan signed a joint statement laying the foundation for a
strategic partnership.


This was reflected in a press release published by the press
office of the Kygyz president following talks between Kyrgyz
President Sadyr Japarov and Pakistani President Asif Ali
Zardari.


"The sides formalized the outcomes of the negotiations by
signing a Joint Statement, which will lay the foundation for
establishing a strategic partnership and define key priorities for
deepening trade, economic and investment cooperation," the
statement said.


According to the press service, the joint statement reflects the
two countries' commitment to maintaining regular political dialogue
and expanding contacts at all levels.


The document was signed during Zardari's official visit to
Kyrgyzstan, which runs from July 6 to 9.







For reference, Pakistan is one of Kyrgyzstan's key partners in
South Asia, and both countries have been working to expand
cooperation in trade, transport, investment, and regional
connectivity. The countries have maintained diplomatic relations
since 1992 and have gradually expanded cooperation through
bilateral mechanisms and regional organizations, including the
United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO),
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Economic
Cooperation Organization (ECO). In recent years, both countries
have placed increasing emphasis on transport connectivity, trade,
and investment, viewing closer links between Central and South Asia
as a shared strategic priority.


Connectivity has become one of the main drivers of bilateral
ties. During Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov's visit to Pakistan in
late 2025, the two sides signed a broad package of agreements
covering trade, agriculture, energy, education, customs
cooperation, and the use of Pakistani ports, while reaffirming
their intention to expand economic cooperation.


Economic cooperation remains below its potential but continues
to gain momentum. For instance, in 2025, the two countries agreed
to work toward increasing bilateral trade to $100 million,
alongside reviving the Joint Business Council, organizing business
forums, and strengthening private-sector cooperation. Officials
from both sides have also identified transport, logistics,
agriculture, energy, and education among the priority areas for
future partnership.