Bishkek, Dec. 4, 2025. /Kabar/. President Sadyr Zhaparov, who arrived in Pakistan on a state visit, was personally met at the airport by Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov reported.
According to him, 21 cannon salutes were fired in honor of the Kyrgyz leader's arrival—the highest ceremonial honor accorded to heads of state.
Alagozov noted that President Sadyr Zhaparov warmly welcomed the Pakistani leadership and expressed delight at the visit, emphasizing that being greeted simultaneously by the president and prime minister was a special sign of attention. In response, the Pakistani leadership stated, "You deserve it!", emphasizing the high level of respect for the Kyrgyz leader.
The press secretary added that such a meeting is rare even in international diplomatic practice and testifies to the high status of bilateral relations.