BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, February 6. Kyrgyzstan’s
Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ulukbek Maripov, put forward an
initiative to launch direct regular flights between Bishkek and
Manama, Trend
reports via the Kyrgyz MFA.
The proposal was voiced during his working visit to the Kingdom
of Bahrain on February 4, 2026, at a meeting with Bahrain’s
Minister of Finance and National Economy, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa
Al Khalifa.
According to the Ambassador, the establishment of direct,
regular air services between Kyrgyzstan and Bahrain has the
potential to significantly enhance business exchanges and stimulate
investment.
The discussions also centered on broadening trade, economic, and
investment cooperation between the two nations, with a particular
emphasis on addressing institutional and infrastructure-related
challenges.
Another critical area of focus was the formation of a joint
Kyrgyz-Bahraini intergovernmental commission. Prime Minister
Maripov indicated that the inaugural meeting of the commission is
tentatively scheduled to take place in Kyrgyzstan as early as 2026.
Additionally, the parties explored the possibility of intensifying
bilateral visits and expanding the legal and contractual framework
that governs their relations.
Meanwhile, Bahrain’s Minister expressed a strong commitment to
supporting the proposed initiatives and pledged to facilitate their
development through the relevant governmental bodies.
Following the meeting, the sides agreed to continue working on
bilateral issues and to focus on practical steps to strengthen
trade and economic cooperation.
