Bishkek, Aug. 7, 2026 /Kabar/. President Sadyr Zhaparov met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Cholpon-Ata today, August 7.
They discussed current issues related to the development of bilateral relations, the expansion of trade, economic, and investment cooperation, and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
The head of state congratulated Nikol Pashinyan on his appointment as prime minister, wishing him success in his future endeavors for the benefit of the Armenian people.
President Sadyr Zhaparov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to the further development of Kyrgyz-Armenian relations, based on traditional friendship, mutual respect, and shared values. He expressed confidence that the talks will give new impetus to bilateral cooperation and will help identify new areas of collaboration.
During the meeting, special attention was paid to the development of trade and economic cooperation. The president noted the need to infuse bilateral cooperation with more practical content, expand mutual trade, develop industrial cooperation, and attract investment.
In turn, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Sadyr Zhaparov on Kyrgyzstan's election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, expressing confidence that this will open up additional opportunities for deepening cooperation on international platforms.
He also noted Kyrgyzstan's successes in socioeconomic development, emphasizing the impressive pace of investment projects and the country's economic growth.
According to him, these achievements create favorable conditions for expanding mutual trade and economic cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Armenia. He specifically emphasized that improving transport connectivity in the South Caucasus region will contribute to the further development of bilateral trade and the strengthening of economic ties between the two countries.
Following the talks, the parties expressed confidence that the agreements reached will contribute to the further development of Kyrgyz-Armenian cooperation in the spirit of friendship and mutual respect.
