Diplomacy Journal Kim Tae Yeon | Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zaparov held a summit meeting in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on the 31st to discuss the long-term development of bilateral relations and ways to expand practical cooperation.

According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, President Xi assessed during the meeting that relations between China and Kyrgyzstan have developed rapidly over the past few years and stated that they would continue to produce cooperative achievements that provide more tangible benefits to the people of both countries.

President Xi emphasized that China is ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to strengthen political trust and mutual support and to promote the building of a China-Kyrgyz community that aims for a common future.
President Zaparov assessed that the international cooperation initiatives proposed by China are contributing to solving common challenges facing the world and establishing a more just and stable international order. He further expressed his intention to cooperate closely with China through the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the China-Central Asia Cooperation (CSCA).

Signing of the Permanent Treaty of Good Neighborly Relations and Friendship:
Following the talks, the two leaders adopted the "Joint Declaration on the Qualitative Development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the New Era" and signed the "Permanent Treaty of Good Neighborly Relations and Friendship between China and Kyrgyzstan."

President Xi stated that this treaty will serve as an important legal basis to underpin the continuous friendly relations and firm mutual support between the two countries. President Zaparov also assessed that the signing of the treaty will open up broader possibilities for the new development of bilateral relations.
The two leaders also observed the exchange of cooperation documents regarding investment, transportation, customs, local government, and sister city exchanges. It is reported that approximately 20 cooperation documents were prepared across various fields, including science and technology, education, culture, and media, taking advantage of President Xi Jinping's state visit.

Expansion of Railway and Economic Cooperation and People-to-People Exchanges:
Both sides agreed to continuously expand economic and trade cooperation and the establishment of regional connectivity networks, including the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. They also plan to strengthen exchanges in the fields of education, culture, and media, and broaden the foundation of mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of both nations.

As founding members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, China and Kyrgyzstan agreed to faithfully implement agreements from previous summits and to cooperate for the common development and stability of the region.

This summit is significant in that, marking the 34th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the two countries have established a long-term cooperation framework that extends beyond political and economic cooperation to encompass regional security, transportation networks, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges. Xinhua News Agency Reports on the Summit