Bishkek, Nov. 12, 2026 /Kabar/. Kyrgyzstan and India have discussed prospects for expanding cultural and humanitarian cooperation, including in the fields of art, cinema, and youth policy, the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy reported.
On November 11, Deputy Minister of Culture Aibek Daiyrbekov and Ambassador of India to Kyrgyzstan, Birender Singh Yadav, addressed issues regarding this cooperation. During the meeting, special attention was paid to the Kyrgyz side’s participation in the First Forum on Civilizational Dialogue, to be held in New Delhi, as well as to the expansion of cultural exchanges and the promotion of Kyrgyzstan’s national art and cultural heritage on the international stage.
The parties also explored the possibility of mutual participation by representatives from both countries in major film festivals held in Kyrgyzstan and India. This is expected to help strengthen professional ties within the film industry and foster cooperation in the cinematic sphere.
Furthermore, discussions covered the intensification of youth exchanges, the establishment of direct contacts between relevant institutions and youth organizations, and the implementation of joint projects and initiatives.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed their interest in further developing Kyrgyz-Indian cultural and humanitarian cooperation and continuing the dialogue on areas of mutual interest.
