Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan agree to strengthen bilateral relations, economic cooperation and regional connectivity

Presidents Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations, expand economic cooperation and improve regional connectivity.

The day before, President Zardari arrived in Kyrgyzstan for a four-day official visit at the invitation of Japarov. The trip followed President Japarov’s visit to Pakistan in December last year.

Speaking during the delegation-level talks with the Kyrgyz President, President Zardari said Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan share “deep-rooted fraternal relations, based on common faith, common history and cultural ties”. He highlighted the need to further deepen cooperation by increasing trade, improving connectivity through more direct flights and exploring new avenues of collaboration.

The president said the two countries should work together to achieve common progress, stressing that neighbors must strengthen cooperation for mutual prosperity.

He also congratulated Kyrgyzstan on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, describing it as a reflection of the international community’s confidence in the country’s constructive role in promoting peace, security and multilateral cooperation.

President Zardari said Pakistan looks forward to working closely with Kyrgyzstan on regional and international issues. He highlighted the historical ties between the two countries through the ancient Silk Road and expressed confidence that the long-standing relations could be further strengthened.

He said Pakistan was keen to expand trade by providing Kyrgyzstan with quality products at competitive prices and called for enhanced cooperation in the fields of industry, research, innovation and modern technology.

The President also highlighted the importance of investing in the younger generation and creating a peaceful and prosperous future through joint efforts.

Speaking on the occasion, Japarov said Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to its brotherly relations with Pakistan and is determined to take bilateral relations to new heights.

He reaffirmed his country’s determination to implement the CASA-1000 project and strengthen cooperation in the energy sector.

Japarov also said the two countries would expand collaboration in agriculture, textiles, mining and minerals, halal industry, health, information technology, science, education and tourism.

Depending on the state Radio Pakistan, A joint statement issued following talks between the presidents of the two countries said the two sides stressed the importance of expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation, reaffirming their willingness to support direct contacts between business communities, chambers of commerce, investment promotion agencies, banks and financial institutions.

They also agreed to encourage joint projects and the creation of joint ventures. The leaders noted considerable potential for cooperation in the energy sector, including through the effective implementation of the CASA-1000 project.

They also highlighted the strategic importance of strengthening transport connectivity between Central and South Asia, reaffirming the need to implement transport, logistics and transit agreements.

Both sides expressed their willingness to continue joint work on the utilization of Pakistan’s seaports, the development of multimodal transport and the promotion of international transport corridors connecting Central and South Asia.

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They also agreed to explore the Kyrgyz Republic’s transit and logistics potential to ensure access to Central Asian markets and the Eurasian Economic Union. The leaders called for additional measures to increase freight transport volumes and create favorable conditions for the sustainable operation of transport and logistics routes.

The two presidents also reaffirmed their interest in expanding cooperation in education, science, culture, tourism, youth exchanges, medical and public health exchanges, including quality assurance of medical education and collaboration on professional regulation.

Condemning terrorist attacks in the region and beyond, the leaders said peace and stability were essential for progress and prosperity. They agreed to work together in international forums, including the UN, SCO and OIC, to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

The Kyrgyz Republic also welcomed Pakistan’s mediation efforts towards peace and stability in the Middle East and welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Both sides expressed hope that the Islamabad MoU would lay the foundation for lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond.

They emphasized the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, affirming that a secure environment was necessary to realize the potential for cooperation and connectivity between Central and South Asia.

Japarov visited Pakistan in December 2025, Islamabad and Bishkek agreed to deepen cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, energy and regional connectivity while reaffirming their commitment to regional peace and stability.

The countries had agreed to increase bilateral trade to $200 million by 2027-28, signing a series of agreements and memorandums of understanding covering trade, energy, mining, agriculture, tourism, healthcare, culture, customs cooperation and use of Pakistani ports to improve regional connectivity. The countries also reaffirmed their support for the CASA-1000 power transmission project and welcomed the commissioning of the road corridor under the Quadrilateral Transit Traffic Agreement.

Additionally, Pakistani and Kyrgyz leaders also agreed that Afghan Taliban authorities must honor their commitments to the international community and address Pakistan’s security concerns by taking “concrete and verifiable measures” against militant groups operating from Afghan territory.