BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 11. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan discussed current issues of bilateral relations and prospects for further cooperation on multilateral platforms.
This was announced by the press service of the Kazakh MFA following a meeting between Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Isagaliev and Kyrgyz Ambassador to Kazakhstan Kudaibergen Bazarbayev on August 11.
According to the Ministry, in the course of the meeting, particular attention was paid to preparations for the SCO summit, scheduled to be held in Bishkek on September 1, 2026.
“The parties emphasized the need to further strengthen practical cooperation within the SCO, including expanding economic ties, developing transport connectivity, strengthening cultural and humanitarian contacts and improving the effectiveness of multilateral cooperation mechanisms,” the ministry said.
Kazakhstan also reaffirmed its support for Kyrgyzstan's SCO chairmanship and readiness to assist in successfully implementing its priorities.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan maintain close economic and political ties, supported by regular high-level contacts and cooperation within regional organizations. The two countries are members of the Eurasian Economic Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Bilateral cooperation covers trade, investment, transport, water and energy, as well as cultural and humanitarian ties, while cooperation in transport and logistics has gained additional importance as both countries seek to strengthen regional connectivity and expand trade routes across Central Asia.
