Official visit of the President of the European Council Charles Michel to Kyrgyzstan began in the city of Cholpon-Ata. Press service of the head of state reported.
During the talks in a narrow format, the parties discussed topical issues of enhancing bilateral cooperation, exchanged views on a wide range of issues on the global agenda, including regional cooperation.
Sadyr Japarov stressed that for the first time in the history of bilateral cooperation, the Kyrgyz side is hosting the visit of the President of the European Council to the country.
«We attach great importance to this fact. Only trust has developed between us and friendship has been strengthened since the country gained independence,» the President stressed.
In turn, Charles Michel expressed confidence that the participation of the leaders of the Central Asian countries in the event would give a new impetus to the development of relations between Central Asia and the EU.
Source: 24.kg News Agency