Bishkek, Oct. 22, 2026 /Kabar/. On October 22, the Speaker of Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev met with Pierre-André Page, President of the National Council of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland.
The parties discussed expanding political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties, as well as strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation.
Marlen Mamataliev noted that this visit by Pierre-André Page, his third to Kyrgyzstan is particularly significant. He spoke highly of the parade and concert performed in Bishkek by the "Landwehr" orchestra, which is led by Page.
Highlighting the active development of bilateral relations, the speaker noted that a cooperation program between Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland for 2026–2029 has been adopted. Furthermore, Mamataliev expressed Kyrgyzstan’s interest in collaborating with Switzerland in sectors such as hydropower, healthcare, education, tourism, urban infrastructure, and finance, and he also touched upon ongoing joint investment projects.
"We place special emphasis on creating a favorable environment for foreign investors; effective measures are being taken to liberalize the economy, improve investment legislation, and establish free economic zones. In this regard, we invite our Swiss partners to invest in major projects within the country," he said.
Additionally, noting that 32 agreements have been signed between the two nations to date, Mamataliev emphasized the need to increase this number and to foster closer collaboration in specific priority areas. For his part, Pierre-André Page emphasized that Switzerland attaches great importance to its established cooperation with Kyrgyzstan. He provided a brief overview of the activities of his country’s legislative body.
Furthermore, in discussing priority areas for expanding ties, Pierre-André Page highlighted the need for collaboration in the development of alternative energy sources and the prevention of emergency situations.
He noted that in Switzerland, children are taught entrepreneurial skills starting from their school years, and he proposed an exchange of experience in this area.
Swiss business representatives present at the meeting also shared their perspectives on cooperation in the realms of business and investment.
Subsequently, Marlen Mamataliev briefed his counterpart on the work of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament of Kyrgyzstan) and demonstrated the digital capabilities available in the assembly hall. He also extended an invitation to Pierre-André Page to pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan next year.
Pierre-André Page spoke highly of the reforms being implemented by the Kyrgyz parliament in the areas of digitalization and electronic document management.
The meeting was also attended by Jogorku Kenesh deputies Elvira Surabaldieva, Talaybek Masabirov, Gulya Kozhokulova, and Ismanali Zhoroev.
