ISSYK-KUL, Kyrgyzstan, July 24. A concert showcasing Kyrgyz music and culture was held for representatives of leading Azerbaijani media outlets visiting Kyrgyzstan as part of a press tour, concluding several days of events introducing the country's traditions and cultural heritage.
The program featured traditional Kyrgyz music, folk songs and performances by local artists, offering guests a deeper insight into the country's cultural heritage and renowned hospitality.
Opening the event, Salkyn Sarnogoeva, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, said media press tours had become an important tradition and an effective platform for strengthening professional and personal ties between journalists from different countries.
She said that at a time when the world faces challenges such as disinformation, information attacks and the rapid development of new media, direct engagement among journalists, the exchange of experience and the creation of joint projects have become increasingly important.
Sarnogoeva said Kyrgyzstan remains open to expanding cooperation with Azerbaijani media and looks forward to launching new joint media projects and information initiatives.
She also wished the visiting journalists safe journeys home, noting that despite frequent travel and demanding reporting assignments, returning to family and loved ones remains the most important part of every trip.
Azamat Kuramaev, an expert with the Information Service of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, said the participants had become friends during the press tour and would retain lasting memories of Kyrgyzstan and Issyk-Kul, often referred to as the country's pearl.
The concert served not only as a cultural event but also as a symbol of strengthening friendly and professional ties between the media communities of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan.
