Bishkek, Oct. 15, 2026 /Kabar/. On October 14, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev met with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan, Abylkair Skakov.
Emphasizing that Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan are linked by deep historical, cultural, and spiritual ties, as well as by fraternal and friendly relations, the speaker noted the importance of further deepening cooperation within the framework of their strategic partnership.
Marlen Mamataliev recalled his official visit to Kazakhstan in June of this year, during which key issues aimed at strengthening cooperation were discussed. He also congratulated the Kazakh side on the successful holding of elections for deputies to the Kurultai.
Furthermore, the speaker proposed expanding bilateral ties and highlighted the necessity of constructing a road between Cholpon-Ata and Almaty.
"We have broad prospects for active cooperation. In this regard, we need to develop our existing contacts and work toward the implementation of joint transport and logistics projects," he added. Regarding cultural and humanitarian ties, Marlen Mamataliev recalled a previously proposed initiative to name one of the main streets in Astana after Zhusup Abdrakhmanov and urged the ambassador to look into this matter.
In turn, Abylkair Skakov thanked the speaker for the warm welcome and the proposals put forward, and outlined the embassy’s priority areas of focus.
"Kazakhstan is interested in developing a strategic partnership with Kyrgyzstan, rooted in fraternal relations. We must actively continue the cooperation initiated by the heads of both states and advance Kyrgyz-Kazakh relations across all sectors," he said.
The ambassador also noted that over the past five years, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has visited Kyrgyzstan 13 times.
Touching upon inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, Abylkair Skakov highlighted its high level and emphasized the importance of further developing the dialogue between parliamentarians.
