Bishkek, Oct. 16, 2026 /Kabar/. On October 15, President Sadyr Zhaparov met with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Hun Manet, on the sidelines of the CICA (Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia) summit in Baku.
The parties discussed prospects for developing bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on expanding trade, economic, and investment ties, collaboration in the financial and banking sectors, and the development of tourism. The president noted the friendly nature of Kyrgyz-Cambodian relations and emphasized Kyrgyzstan’s interest in further strengthening the partnership, expanding business ties, and implementing joint projects.
In this context, the president spoke about the opportunities offered by the "Tamchy" special financial and investment zone at Issyk-Kul and invited the Cambodian business community to participate in promising investment initiatives in Kyrgyzstan.
For his part, Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Manet expressed interest in the further development of bilateral relations, noting the significant potential for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, particularly in the trade, economic, investment, and tourism sectors.
The parties also underscored the importance of strengthening engagement within the framework of international and regional organizations, including the UN and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
President Sadyr Zhaparov invited the Cambodian side to participate in the Second Global Mountain Summit "Bishkek+25," which is scheduled to take place in Bishkek from October 21–23, 2027, in collaboration with the UN.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening Kyrgyz-Cambodian relations and intensifying practical cooperation in areas of shared interest.
