Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (C) meets with secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev (2nd, L) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 18, 2025. The head of Kyrgyzstan congratulated the secretary-general on taking office, wishing him success in this important position. (Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic/Handout via Xinhua)
BISHKEK, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov received secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev here on Tuesday, according to the presidential press service.
The head of Kyrgyzstan congratulated the secretary-general on taking office, wishing him success in this important position.
"You are taking office as secretary general at a difficult time, when international relations are undergoing major changes. Therefore, the role and significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in world politics is steadily increasing, representing a unique platform for dialogue between the largest regional powers," Japarov said.
He emphasized that Kyrgyzstan attaches exceptional importance to its participation in the SCO and reaffirms the need to further deepen cooperation between the Organization's member states in all areas of interaction.
One of the important events for Kyrgyzstan will be the country's chairmanship in the SCO in the fall of this year.
Speaking about the main priorities of cooperation within the SCO, the head of Kyrgyzstan highlighted the development of trade, economic, transport, and logistics ties. In this context, it is important to create effective financial mechanisms, particularly the SCO Development Bank.
The SCO secretary-general congratulated Japarov on the signing of the Agreement on the state border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. He noted that all SCO member states were enthusiastic about this news.
Emphasizing the active participation of Kyrgyzstan in the activities of the SCO, Yermekbayev recalled that, thanks to the initiative of Sadyr Japarov, a roadmap for cooperation with SCO dialogue partners was developed.
At the end of the meeting, the president of Kyrgyzstan expressed readiness to further strengthen multifaceted cooperation within the SCO and ensure the practical implementation of all previously reached agreements. ■
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov meets with secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev (not in the picture) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 18, 2025. The head of Kyrgyzstan congratulated the secretary-general on taking office, wishing him success in this important position. (Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic/Handout via Xinhua)
Secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev is pictured during a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (not in the picture) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 18, 2025. The head of Kyrgyzstan congratulated the secretary-general on taking office, wishing him success in this important position. (Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic/Handout via Xinhua)
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (R) meets with secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 18, 2025. The head of Kyrgyzstan congratulated the secretary-general on taking office, wishing him success in this important position. (Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic/Handout via Xinhua)
