Bishkek, June 12, 2026 /Kabar/. Today, June 12, in Bishkek, Sadyr Zhaparov met with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, who arrived in the country on official visit.
The head of state emphasized that Kyrgyzstan views Georgia as an important partner, with whom relations are based on mutual trust, respect, and long-term cooperation.
The president noted the particular significance of the current visit, which was the first official visit of the Georgian side to Kyrgyzstan at such high level and marks the beginning of new stage in the development of Kyrgyz-Georgian relations.
The parties discussed a wide range of bilateral cooperation issues, including developing political dialogue, expanding trade and economic ties, strengthening transport and logistics cooperation, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
The head of state expressed confidence that the Georgian Prime Minister's visit will give new impetus to the further development of Kyrgyz-Georgian relations and will contribute to the achievement of concrete practical results.
Particular attention was paid to intensifying political contacts between the two countries.
In the trade and economic sphere, positive dynamics in bilateral trade turnover in recent years were noted. At the same time, the parties emphasized the existence of significant untapped potential and reaffirmed their readiness to further deepen economic cooperation, increase mutual trade volumes, and expand investment interaction. Special attention was given to transport connectivity and the development of the transit potential of the two countries.
Sadyr Zhaparov noted that Georgia, with its unique geographic location and developed port infrastructure on the Black Sea, plays a vital role in ensuring transport connectivity between Asia and Europe. In this regard, cooperation between the two countries in transport and logistics is particularly important.
The head of state emphasized that the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will be a key infrastructure project for the region and an important element of international transport corridors. He stated that after the project's completion, freight transit volumes are expected to increase manifold along routes passing through Kyrgyzstan and on to Georgian seaports, which will contribute to strengthening trade and economic ties, developing transit potential, and increasing the competitiveness of Eurasian transport routes.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze emphasized his country's readiness to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation in trade, economics, agriculture, tourism, culture, sports, environmental issues, and other areas of mutual interest.
Irakli Kobakhidze invited Sadyr Zhaparov to pay official visit to Georgia. The head of state accepted the invitation.
Following the talks, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening Kyrgyz-Georgian cooperation, implementing joint initiatives, and expanding collaboration on pressing international issues.
Sadyr Zhaparov expressed confidence that the agreements reached will contribute to the further strengthening of friendly relations between Kyrgyzstan and Georgia and open up new opportunities for mutually beneficial partnership.