Bishkek, Oct. 21, 2026 /Kabar/. On October 20, Elvira Surabaldieva, Chair of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament of Kyrgyzstan) met with a delegation from the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), led by Director Zhang Huazhong.
Cholpon Esenamanova, Deputy Chair of the Committee, also participated in the meeting.
The parties discussed current issues regarding Kyrgyz-Chinese cooperation, with a particular focus on developing inter-parliamentary ties, as well as trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian engagement.
Elvira Surabaldieva emphasized that Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to strengthening friendly relations with China and developing a comprehensive strategic partnership. She noted that agreements reached at the highest level provide a foundation for further deepening bilateral cooperation and implementing joint projects.
The Committee Chair highlighted the importance of intensifying dialogue between the Jogorku Kenesh and the CPPCC of the XUAR, exchanging delegations and expertise, and strengthening interaction between relevant specialized bodies.
Special attention was also given to prospects for expanding trade and economic ties and attracting investment. In this context, Elvira Surabaldieva emphasized the strategic importance of constructing the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway, developing road transport links along the Barskoon–Bedel route, and ensuring the efficient operation of border crossing points on the Kyrgyz–Chinese border.
Furthermore, the parties explored the possibilities of increasing the number of direct flights between Kyrgyzstan and China, including the launch of a Kashgar–Bishkek route, as well as establishing logistics centers and developing e-commerce.
For his part, Zhang Huazhong reaffirmed a commitment to further developing mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthening ties between Kyrgyzstan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of the PRC. He expressed confidence that constructive dialogue and joint efforts would facilitate the implementation of the agreements reached and further strengthen the Kyrgyz–Chinese partnership.
