Pakistan President Zardari to Visit Kyrgyz Republic

First visit by a Pakistani president in 21 years will focus on boosting trade, investment and regional cooperation.

July 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will begin a four-day official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on Monday at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov, marking the first visit by a Pakistani president to the Central Asian country in 21 years.

President Zardari will lead a high-level delegation during the visit, which marks the first visit by a Pakistani president to the Kyrgyz Republic in 21 years.

Scheduled from July 6 to 9, the visit is expected to provide fresh momentum to Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan relations.

The Foreign Office described the visit as a historic milestone in Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan relations. It said the visit follows the successful trip of President Sadyr Zhaparov to Pakistan in December 2025 and reflects the growing momentum of high-level engagement between the two brotherly countries.

During the visit, President Zardari will hold a one-on-one meeting with President Zhaparov, followed by delegation-level talks between the two sides.

The two leaders are expected to review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan relations and exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.

Discussions will focus on expanding cooperation in trade and investment, energy, mining, agriculture, textiles, the halal industry, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, digital economy, education, tourism and people-to-people exchanges.

President Zardari will also receive the Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament for a courtesy call during the visit.

The Foreign Office said Pakistan and the Kyrgyz Republic enjoy warm and fraternal relations rooted in shared history, faith, culture and common aspirations for peace, connectivity and prosperity in Central and South Asia.

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