ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 22. The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev awarded Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov the "Altyn Qyran" order for his leadership and contributions to strengthening bilateral relations. Trend reports.
In his speech at the award ceremony, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted
that he considers Sadyr Japarov a true leader and experienced
politician who is leading the Kyrgyz people toward progress.
“We highly appreciate your tireless work on the path to the
prosperity of Kyrgyzstan. Thanks to your balanced policy, the
country has entered a new stage of development. The economy of
Kyrgyzstan is showing high growth rates. On your initiative, new
large projects are being implemented in various fields. Large-scale
transformations are taking place in the social sphere, as well as
in the system of science and education. All of this will
undoubtedly strengthen Kyrgyzstan's economy and enhance its
authority on the international stage. Your farsighted steps have
contributed to strengthening peace and stability in the region. I
am absolutely confident that under your wise leadership, the
fraternal Kyrgyz people will achieve even greater heights,” said
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
President Tokayev also emphasized that Kazakhstan sincerely
rejoices in Kyrgyzstan’s achievements.
“The fraternal Kazakh and Kyrgyz peoples have long been united by a
common fate, history, and traditions. We have similar languages,
mentalities, and ways of life. Today, relations based on mutual
trust and respect have been established between our countries. Our
allied ties are strengthening. Strategic partnership between the
two states is developing dynamically, and you make an invaluable
contribution to this. Thanks to our joint efforts, Kazakh-Kyrgyz
cooperation has gained new momentum. New initiatives aimed at
deepening strategic partnership have been put forward. In
Kazakhstan, it is well known that you work hard for the benefit of
the Kyrgyz people, faithfully serve them, and make a huge
contribution to strengthening friendly relations between our
peoples. Therefore, I have decided to award you the highest state
award of the Republic of Kazakhstan - the order "Altyn Qyran." This
award is a sign of special respect and sincere gratitude from
Kazakhstan to you and the entire Kyrgyz people,” concluded
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
In turn, Sadyr Zhaparov expressed gratitude to Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev and the entire Kazakh people for awarding him the highest
state award of the Republic of Kazakhstan and emphasized that he
perceives this award as a sign of special respect for the Kyrgyz
people.
He also noted that this gesture demonstrates the high level of
strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries,
expressing confidence that cooperation, which has stood the test of
time, will continue to strengthen.
Earlier, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Sadyr Zhaparov signed the decisions of the seventh meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic. Members of the official delegations signed a Roadmap to increase bilateral trade turnover to $3 billion by 2030 and other intergovernmental and interagency documents.