BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 2. Kyrgyzstan and the Japan–Kyrgyzstan Economic Exchange Association (JKEEA) have discussed prospects for further development of bilateral relations, as well as the current state of Kyrgyz–Japanese cooperation, Trend reports via the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan.
These issues were addressed during a meeting held today, April 2, between Talaibek Masabirov, head of the parliamentary friendship group for cooperation with Japan, MP Kubanychbek Samakov, and a delegation led by Chairman of the Japan–Kyrgyzstan Economic Exchange Association (JKEEA), Shinji Tarutoko.
Masabirov noted that interaction between the two countries has been actively developing in recent years, highlighting in particular the successful meetings of heads of state held within the framework of the “Central Asia + Japan” summit.
He also briefly outlined the activities of the Japan–Kyrgyzstan Economic Exchange Association.
"This organization was established in September last year, and in October a memorandum was signed with the Kyrgyz-Japanese Business Council. This is an important achievement for us. I am confident that, given your experience of being repeatedly elected to the House of Representatives of Japan and your work in politics, the organization you lead will implement major projects aimed at strengthening friendship between our peoples," Talaibek Masabirov said.
For his part, Tarutoko noted that Japan is interested in continuing multilateral cooperation with Kyrgyzstan.
In particular, he emphasized the need to expand the exchange of experience between entrepreneurs, implement joint projects in the mining sector, and strengthen investment ties.
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