Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Japarov are scheduled to meet in Moscow on May 8 to discuss ways of strengthening their countries’ strategic partnership. The talks will also focus on Russia’s upcoming presidency of the Eurasian Economic Union and Kyrgyzstan’s presidency of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
In a news release, the Kremlin’s press service stated that the two leaders would discuss “crucial issues of further strengthening Russian-Kyrgyz relations of strategic partnership and alliance, in particular, with regard to Russia’s 2023 presidency of the Eurasian Economic Union and Kyrgyzstan’s presidency of the CIS.”
Japarov will arrive in Moscow on May 8 for a two-day visit that will include his talks with Putin. On May 9, he will attend the Victory Parade in Red Square as a guest of honor, according to the press service of the Kyrgyz president.
The meeting comes as both Russia and Kyrgyzstan face various challenges, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and political instability in the region. However, the talks are expected to strengthen the ties between the two countries and address mutual concerns.
Russia has been a key ally of Kyrgyzstan for many years and has supported the country in various areas, including economic development, security, and military cooperation. Kyrgyzstan, in turn, has been an important partner for Russia in Central Asia.
The upcoming talks are expected to build on this partnership and explore new avenues for cooperation. The discussions will also be closely watched by other countries in the region, as they could have an impact on the geopolitical landscape of Central Asia.
Overall, the meeting between Putin and Japarov is a significant development for both Russia and Kyrgyzstan and is expected to have far-reaching implications for their future relationship.
