Islamabad: The Convener of the Pakistan–Kyrgyz Republic Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG), Rana Iradat Sharif Khan, met with Kylychbek Sultan, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Pakistan, at the Parliament House.

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Reaffirming longstanding bilateral relations Opportunity to deepen inter-parliamentary ties Enhancing cooperation between Parliamentary Friendship Groups High-level engagement during President’s visit Expanding educational and people-to-people connections Agreement on continued diplomatic engagement

Reaffirming longstanding bilateral relations

The Convener welcomed the Ambassador and highlighted the deep-rooted relations between both countries, built on shared history, cultural affinity, and mutual goodwill.

Opportunity to deepen inter-parliamentary ties

He noted that the upcoming visit of the Kyrgyz President to Pakistan after two decades offers a key opportunity to advance cooperation in trade, connectivity, and parliamentary exchanges, strengthening inter-parliamentary ties between both states.

Enhancing cooperation between Parliamentary Friendship Groups

Both sides underscored the need for closer coordination between the respective Parliamentary Friendship Groups, especially after the completion of the electoral process and reconstitution of the Kyrgyz Parliament.

High-level engagement during President’s visit

The Ambassador shared that the visiting President will also meet the Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly during his upcoming trip.

Expanding educational and people-to-people connections

The Convener highlighted the strong presence of Pakistani students in Kyrgyz educational institutions, while Ambassador Sultan expressed interest in encouraging Kyrgyz students to pursue opportunities in the country.