BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 9. Kyrgyzstan and
China discussed strengthening interparliamentary and economic ties,
Trend reports via
the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan.


This issue was discussed during a meeting between the Speaker of
the Kyrgyz Parliament, Marlen Mamataliev, and the Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China
to Kyrgyzstan, Liu Jiangping, on March 9.


The parties assessed the existing dynamics of Kyrgyz-Chinese
relations and engaged in a dialogue regarding the advancement of
interparliamentary connections.



Mamataliyev underscored that fostering collaboration between the
two historically adjacent nations is a key focus of Kyrgyzstan’s
diplomatic strategy.


“We are ready to deepen interparliamentary interaction and
strategic partnership,” he said.


The speaker noted that in recent years, Kyrgyz-Chinese relations
have actively developed, with regular high-level visits. As an
example, he mentioned three meetings between the heads of the two
countries last year.


“As a result, we now see the construction of the
China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway, which had stalled for many
years. Agreements have also been reached on several joint
investment projects,” Mamataliyev added, stressing the need for
active continuation of this cooperation.


He also highlighted that one of Kyrgyzstan’s main goals is the
development of trade and economic and cultural-humanitarian
ties.







“Currently, the countries cooperate in many areas and work
closely in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and
manufacturing. We have significant opportunities. We are interested
in fully utilizing existing potential and successfully implementing
the agreements reached,” he delineated.


In turn, Ambassador Liu Jiangping emphasized that China attaches
special importance to its partnership with Kyrgyzstan, describing
it as a “golden era” in bilateral relations. She conveyed greetings
from Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National
People’s Congress of China, and congratulated Marlen Mamataliyev on
his election as Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament.


“We see that since your election, you have initiated numerous
reforms, with particular attention to digitalization policy. As an
ambassador who has long worked with Kyrgyzstan, I am ready to
continue the established friendly relations and closely cooperate
with the Parliament under your leadership. There are many
agreements between our states, and we need to implement them
together,” she concluded.


The sides also discussed proposals to strengthen trade,
economic, cultural, and humanitarian ties and to advance investment
projects.


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