ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan concluded a major round of bilateral engagements on Thursday, with 15 agreements and memorandums of understanding exchanged during President Sadyr Nurgojo uulu Japarov’s two-day official visit, according to statements issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
In a statement, the PMO said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif “warmly welcomed” President Japarov at the Prime Minister’s House, where the Kyrgyz leader received a guard of honor, inspected the contingent, and joined Sharif in planting a sapling. The PMO noted that both leaders “shook hands warmly” before introducing their respective delegations.
According to the PMO, President Japarov thanked the Prime Minister for the “warm welcome” and voiced his intention to “further enhance cooperation… and explore new opportunities for mutual collaboration” across multiple sectors.
Senior Pakistani officials, including Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, National Security Adviser Lt Gen Asim Malik, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi, joined the meeting.
The PMO said the leaders signed a Joint Statement on Strengthening Comprehensive Cooperation, reaffirming commitments in trade, energy, communications, agriculture, logistics, diplomacy, education, defense, and cultural exchange.
“Pakistan attaches great importance to its brotherly relations with the Kyrgyz Republic,” Prime Minister Sharif said, according to the official statement.
He added that Pakistan–Kyrgyzstan ties were rooted in “historical links, shared culture, values, and a common vision for regional peace and prosperity.”
Addressing the MoU exchange ceremony, the Prime Minister said, “Our interaction today is more than just a meeting; it is a moment between two brothers whose hearts beat in unison… I am confident that your visit will bring fresh energy to our bilateral relationship.”
PM Sharif highlighted the depth of ties: “Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic share a bond that goes beyond history… built on centuries of cultural exchange, shared ideas, faith, and the enduring spirit of the Silk Road.”
The PMO also reported that both leaders discussed key regional issues, agreeing that disputes must be resolved “peacefully” in line with international law and the UN Charter. They reaffirmed support for “a peaceful and stable Afghanistan” and stressed that the Afghan interim authorities must take “concrete and verifiable” steps against terrorist groups posing threats to Pakistan.
The leaders also exchanged views on ongoing peace efforts in Gaza.
Separately, the Foreign Office said on Wednesday that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met his Kyrgyz counterpart, Zheenbek Kulubaev, to review “the full spectrum” of bilateral relations in connection with President Japarov’s visit.
According to the FO statement, both sides agreed to regular meetings of the Bilateral Political Consultations and the Inter-Governmental Commission to unlock the relationship’s full potential.
They welcomed a business forum held alongside the visit and expressed hope that the Transit Trade Agreement would help achieve the US$100 million trade target.
The FO said both countries reiterated their commitment to timely implementation of the CASA-1000 energy project and emphasized the need for “secure, sustainable and diversified connectivity routes.”
Dar also thanked Kyrgyzstan for hosting Pakistani students and workers and agreed to strengthen people-to-people cooperation.
According to the FO, Dar highlighted “threats to peace and security in South Asia” and underscored that resolving the Jammu & Kashmir dispute in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions was essential for regional stability.
He also stressed the importance of preventing the use of Afghan soil for terrorism and reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire for a “stable and regionally connected Afghanistan.” Both sides agreed to continue close cooperation at the UN, SCO, OIC and ECO, the FO said.
