Bishkek, Oct. 21, 2026 /Kabar/. On October 20, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev met with Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva.
According to the Jogorku Kenesh, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TurkPA) sessions. The parties discussed current issues regarding Kyrgyz-Uzbek cooperation and prospects for strengthening inter-parliamentary ties.
Marlen Mamataliev noted that Uzbekistan is a close neighbor and strategic partner of Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in the development of bilateral relations. He stated that the Jogorku Kenesh maintains engagement with both chambers of the Uzbek parliament through friendship groups and relevant committees.
Tanzila Narbaeva, in turn, highlighted the high level of cooperation between the two countries. She also spoke positively about the digitalization efforts within the Jogorku Kenesh and expressed interest in exchanging experience in this area.
The Chairperson of the Uzbek Senate shared her impressions from her frequent visits to Kyrgyzstan, noting the changes taking place in the country and the development of the tourism sector.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Tanzila Narbaeva invited Marlen Mamataliev to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan.
