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Sadyr Japarov and Xi Jinping hold official talks in Bishkek

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Chinese President Xi Jinping began official talks in Bishkek.
  • Japarov welcomed Xi on the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence and called him a dear friend.
  • Xi is also due to attend meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the SCO Plus format.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bishkek, opening official talks during Xi’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan.

At the welcoming ceremony, Xi greeted Kyrgyz military personnel with “Salam!” Japarov called the Chinese leader a dear friend and thanked him for accepting an invitation to visit Kyrgyzstan.

Salam!

— Xi JinpingXi greeted Kyrgyz military personnel during the welcoming ceremony.

Japarov said it was an honor to receive Xi during the 35th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s independence. The two leaders also held an informal dinner the previous day with First Ladies Aigul Japarova and Peng Liyuan.

Xi is scheduled to take part in the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State and in the SCO Plus meeting during his visit.

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the hospitable Kyrgyz land. Thank you for accepting my invitation to pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan. It is an immense honor for us to welcome you on the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic.

— Sadyr JaparovJaparov opened the official talks by welcoming Xi to Kyrgyzstan.
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