CHOLPON-ATA, Monday, July 6, 2026 (WNP): President Asif Ali Zardari arrived at Issyk-Kul International Airport in Cholpon-Ata on Monday for an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, where he was warmly received by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.

Upon his arrival at the airport, President Zardari was presented with a ceremonial guard of honour, underscoring the significance of his visit and the close ties between the two friendly countries.

President Zardari is the first President of Pakistan to visit the Kyrgyz Republic since the historic visit of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto in 1995. The visit marks an important continuation of high-level exchanges between the two countries and reflects their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations.

During the visit, President Zardari and President Japarov are expected to review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and discuss ways to expand cooperation across key sectors of mutual interest.

The two leaders will hold wide-ranging talks on enhancing collaboration in trade, investment, energy, minerals, agriculture, education, healthcare, tourism, the digital economy and people-to-people exchanges.

They will also exchange views on further strengthening the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, while exploring avenues to promote regional connectivity and deepen cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations.