Bishkek, Oct. 26, 2026 /Kabar/. The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament), Marlen Mamataliev met with the Governor of Japan’s Kyoto Prefecture, Takatoshi Nishiwaki, and other officials.
According to the Parliament, the meeting was also attended by Members of Parliament Talant Mamytov, Elvira Surabaldieva, Mirlan Jeenchoroev, Zhanybek Amatov, Erulan Kokulov, Burul Amanova, and Maksat Alymbekov.
The speaker noted that Japan is a reliable partner for Kyrgyzstan and emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation between the two nations.
"Kyoto is a unique city that has preserved Japan's rich history, culture, and centuries-old traditions. Therefore, we must strengthen the friendly relations between our two countries through inter-regional ties as well," said Marlen Mamataliev.
Furthermore, the speaker pointed out that next year will mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kyrgyzstan and Japan, adding that this milestone should serve as an opportunity to elevate bilateral cooperation to new level.
In turn, Takatoshi Nishiwaki, Governor of Kyoto Prefecture noted the active development of high-level relations between the two countries and expressed Kyoto Prefecture's interest in expanding cooperation and the exchange of experience with Kyrgyzstan across various fields.
Furthermore, as part of the official visit, the Kyrgyz delegation led by Marlen Mamataliev toured the Kyoto State Guest House and the Kiyomizu-dera Temple complex, one of Japan’s renowned historical and cultural landmarks.
It should be noted that Kyoto, as Japan’s ancient capital stands as a significant cultural city that has preserved the nation’s historical and spiritual heritage.
