BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, December 19. President of
the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov met with Emperor Naruhito of
Japan today as part of his official visit to the country and
discussed expanding cultural and humanitarian cooperation, Trend reports via the press
service of the Kyrgyz president.


Furthermore, the leaders discussed strengthening friendly ties
and enhancing mutual understanding and trust between the peoples of
Kyrgyzstan and Japan. Emperor Naruhito highlighted the importance
of the visit for deepening bilateral relations.


President Japarov noted the Kyrgyz people’s warm regard for
Japan and praised the successful holding of EXPO 2025 in Osaka,
where the Kyrgyz National Pavilion received a gold award in the
“Expanding Life Opportunities” category.


The Kyrgyz leader emphasized the role of Japanese technology and
educational programs in supporting the country’s socioeconomic
development, including scholarship programs that nurture a new
generation of civil servants. He highlighted growing interest in
the Japanese language and culture among Kyrgyz youth, with
approximately 700 students currently studying Japanese studies at
four universities in Kyrgyzstan.







Japarov also praised Emperor Naruhito’s work in water resources
management and expressed interest in deepening cooperation on the
sustainable development of mountain regions. He invited the Emperor
to participate in the Second Global Mountain Summit “Bishkek+25”,
scheduled for 2027.


Following the meeting, President Japarov expressed gratitude for
the warm welcome and extended an invitation to Emperor Naruhito to
visit Kyrgyzstan at his convenience.


President Sadyr Japarov is currently on an official visit to
Japan, which runs from December 18 through 20. During this visit,
Japarov will participate in the inaugural summit of the Heads of
State of the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue. The summit will explore
avenues for cooperation in several critical areas, including the
green economy, sustainable development, regional interconnectivity,
fostering partnerships, and advancing human capital
development.