Astana, Kazakhstan — In a move that underscores growing regional ties, President Xi Jinping met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov ahead of the 24th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit on Wednesday. 🌍✨
The two leaders, who last met in Xi'an last May, caught up like old friends, celebrating the fruitful progress since their last encounter. Xi noted that the agreements made have been effectively implemented over the past year, bringing exciting news for China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation. 🎉
"China is thrilled to see a stable and developing Kyrgyzstan," Xi stated, reaffirming China's support for Kyrgyzstan's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. 🇨🇳🤝🇰🇬
The presidents discussed ramping up high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, exploring fresh ideas to deepen their partnership. They emphasized expanding economic, trade, and investment collaborations, enhancing connectivity, and pushing forward projects like the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. 🚄
Japarov expressed his appreciation, recalling his visit to China last year that opened a new era in bilateral relations. He highlighted the rock-solid friendship between the two nations, noting there's "no political differences or cooperation obstacles" between them. 💪
Kyrgyzstan is all in for more Chinese enterprises investing locally, pledging a welcoming business environment. Japarov said he hopes both sides will work together to fast-track key projects and strengthen communication within platforms like the SCO. 📈
The meeting wrapped up with a shared vision of a brighter future, with both leaders eager to write the next chapter in China-Kyrgyzstan relations. Stay tuned, amigos! 🌟
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