Bishkek, Jan. 26 /Kabar/. A reception marking the 77th Republic Day of the Republic of India was held in Bishkek on Monday, bringing together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the business community, as well as cultural and academic circles.
Addressing the guests, Ambassador of India to the Kyrgyz Republic Birender Singh Yadav noted the steady development of bilateral relations between India and the Kyrgyz Republic, emphasizing their deep historical and civilizational foundations. According to the ambassador, cooperation between the two countries has evolved into a strategic partnership based on mutual trust and friendship.
He stressed that bilateral cooperation spans a wide range of areas, including political dialogue, trade and economic interaction, capacity building, development assistance, as well as defense and security cooperation. Special emphasis was placed on people-to-people contacts, cultural exchanges, and regular high-level interactions as key drivers of bilateral relations.
The ambassador also noted that over the past year a number of significant exchanges and visits have taken place, including the participation of the leaders of both countries in meetings on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as well as high-level contacts in the fields of defense, foreign affairs, and multilateral cooperation.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Almaz Imangaziev also addressed the reception. Speaking to the ambassador, members of the diplomatic corps, and invited guests, he conveyed sincere congratulations on behalf of the Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Embassy of India and the friendly people of India.
In his remarks, Imangaziev emphasized that Kyrgyzstan and India share long-standing relations based on mutual respect, trust, and constructive dialogue. He recalled that in 2019 bilateral relations reached a new level with the establishment of a strategic partnership, creating a solid foundation for further expansion and deepening of cooperation.
The deputy minister noted the steady development of Kyrgyz–Indian cooperation in political, trade and economic, educational, cultural, humanitarian, military-technical, and medical spheres, as well as the positive dynamics of high-level contacts and growing interagency dialogue.
He stressed the importance that the Kyrgyz Republic attaches to strengthening practical cooperation with India and highlighted significant potential for further interaction in such priority areas as education, pharmaceuticals, mining, digital technologies, tourism, and other sectors. He also welcomed the forthcoming implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects by the Indian side in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Concluding his remarks, the deputy foreign minister reaffirmed Kyrgyzstan’s commitment to further strengthening friendly relations and the strategic partnership with India in the interests of the peoples of both countries.
The reception concluded with a concert program featuring cultural performances.