BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Kyrgyz Parliament
Speaker Marlen Mamataliyev and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari
discussed expanding bilateral economic cooperation in Bishkek.


This was reflected in a press release published by Kyrgyzstan's
Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) following talks between the two
officials at the Ala-Archa State Residence.


"We must create a legislative framework aimed at expanding
investment cooperation, developing transport links, facilitating
trade and establishing favorable legal conditions for
entrepreneurs," Mamataliyev said.


According to the information, the talks covered political,
economic, cultural, humanitarian and interparliamentary
cooperation. Mamataliyev said the Jogorku Kenesh was ready to
provide legislative support for agreements reached by the
leadership of the two countries.


The speaker also called for closer cooperation in education,
healthcare, the digital economy and investment protection, the
report noted.


In turn, Zardari stated that his official visit to Kyrgyzstan
had been productive and stressed the importance of strengthening
interparliamentary ties to support the implementation of bilateral
agreements.







The sides also exchanged views on joint initiatives and projects
and discussed proposals to further expand bilateral cooperation,
the press service noted.


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.