BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 15. Kyrgyzstan and
Japan discussed prospects for expanding political, economic and
humanitarian cooperation.
This was reflected in a press release issued by Kyrgyzstan’s
Foreign Ministry following a meeting between Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign
Minister Meder Abakirov and Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister
for Foreign Affairs Eri Arfiya in Bishkek.
According to the report, Abakirov emphasized the importance of
further developing bilateral relations, particularly in line with
the outcomes of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov’s official visit to
Japan in December 2025.
The Kyrgyz side expressed interest in maintaining active
political dialogue and expanding economic and humanitarian
cooperation.
Arfiya, in turn, reaffirmed Japan’s readiness to continue joint
efforts to deepen relations and expand cooperation, including
within multilateral frameworks.
“The sides discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda,”
including the organization of mutual visits at high and highest
levels, as well as prospects for developing political contacts and
practical cooperation in priority areas, the ministry said.
The officials also exchanged views on further cooperation under
the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue, highlighting its role as a
platform for regional cooperation.
Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan and Japan have been developing their
partnership through regular political dialogue, economic
cooperation and regional initiatives, with the relationship
receiving additional attention following Kyrgyz President Sadyr
Zhaparov’s official visit to Japan in December 2025. The two
countries have also used the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue as a
platform for discussing regional connectivity, economic development
and cooperation in areas of shared interest. Japan’s engagement
with Central Asia has increasingly focused on supporting
sustainable economic development, infrastructure, human capital and
private-sector activity, while Kyrgyzstan has sought to attract
investment and expand cooperation with Asian partners.
