Albania ready to share tourism experience with Kyrgyzstan
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kyrgyzstan and Albania discussed expanding bilateral relations and interparliamentary cooperation.
- Albania offered to share its experience in tourism and alternative energy development with Kyrgyzstan.
- Both countries supported opening direct flights to strengthen business ties and student exchange programs.
Kyrgyzstan's Parliament Speaker Marlen Mamataliev met with Albanian President Bajram Begaj in Bishkek to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The leaders explored expanding cooperation between their legislative bodies, with Mamataliev highlighting the work of a parliamentary friendship group for Albania.
President Begaj emphasized Albania's readiness to share its expertise in tourism and alternative energy, areas where the country has significant experience as it pursues European Union membership. He also backed the idea of direct flights between the two nations, seeing them as crucial for fostering business connections, joint investments, and student exchanges.
Albania has significant experience in developing tourism and alternative energy, and expressed readiness to cooperate with Kyrgyzstan in these areas.
Following their discussions, Mamataliev provided Begaj with a tour of the Zhogorku Kenesh, explaining the parliament's functions. The meeting aimed to deepen diplomatic and economic relations between Kyrgyzstan and Albania.
This will facilitate the development of business ties, the implementation of joint investment projects, and the expansion of student exchange programs.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.