The parties reviewed the progress of the agreements reached between the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. A wide range of issues was covered, including trade and economic relations, investment, transit and transport, water and energy cooperation, tourism, cultural and humanitarian collaboration, as well as the agricultural sector.
"The trust-based relationships between the leaders of our states, grounded in mutual respect and sincere friendship, contribute to elevating our multifaceted cooperation to a new level. Strengthening and deepening trade relations brings a multiplicative effect for the development of the economies of both countries. It is encouraging to note that, as a result of last year, mutual trade indicators have increased again, reaching 1.7 billion dollars. At the same time, we see significant potential for further enhancing trade and economic interaction," emphasized Olzhas Bektenov.
"Bilateral cooperation between our two neighboring states holds special strategic significance. Since ancient times, our neighboring peoples have been united by centuries-old friendship, good-neighborly and fraternal relations, common culture, language, and even customs. I am confident that this meeting will provide an opportunity to exchange views on many issues of mutual interest and develop new proposals that meet the interests of both countries," noted Adylbek Kasymaliev.
During the negotiations, mechanisms for unlocking existing potential and increasing trade turnover were discussed.
In the transit and transport sector, a comprehensive set of measures is being implemented to enhance the capacity of the Kazakhstan-Kyrgyz border. Modernization and expansion of border crossing points are underway, including "Aksu" – "Kamishanovka" and "Besagash" – "Kichi-Kapka." The development of the crossing points "Sortobe" – "Tokmok" and "Auhatty" – "Ken-Bulun" is also planned.
Particular attention was given to water and energy cooperation. Issues related to water supply during the growing season for the Shu and Talas rivers, safe operation of the Kirov Reservoir, and regional energy security were discussed.
An important direction for mutually beneficial cooperation is tourism. Measures to develop new tourist destinations were discussed, including the creation of cross-border eco-routes, enhancing infrastructure for active tourism, and attracting investments in the hotel industry.
In the field of cultural and humanitarian cooperation, this year, Kazakhstan Cinema Days are planned in Kyrgyzstan, and issues regarding the opening of branches of Kazakh universities in the Kyrgyz Republic are being worked on.
Following the negotiations, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov emphasized that the government of Kazakhstan is ready to support the high dynamics of Kazakhstan-Kyrgyz trade and economic partnership.
It was previously reported that a new chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers has been appointed in Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev.