Jeenbekov: Kyrgyz-Chinese relations rose to qualitatively new level of interaction

Bishkek, June 13, 2019. / Kabar /. Today, Kyrgyz-Chinese relations have reached a qualitatively new level of interaction, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov said during a joint statement on the results of negotiations with President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, who is in Bishkek for a state visit.
"You have made a huge personal contribution to the strengthening and development of a comprehensive strategic partnership between our countries. We thank you for your continued support of the Kyrgyz Republic. Your visit to our country opens a new historical page of the Kyrgyz-Chinese relations. Today we had very rich and fruitful negotiations. A constructive dialogue took place in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and friendship. We discussed a wide range of issues of Kyrgyz-Chinese cooperation. We have a common position that the Great Silk Road connects us from historical times," said Jeenbekov.
He said that, during the negotiations, they noted the importance of cooperation in the implementation of large joint projects in various fields. Mutual understanding and respect for the position of the partner was achieved on all the issues. During the negotiations, the parties paid great attention to social and economic issues.
"Following the talks, a substantial package of documents was signed. Agreements are concluded on cooperation in the field of agriculture, export and investment. We have signed documents on the establishment of sister city relations between our cities. The main final document was the joint declaration of the Kyrgyz Republic and the People's Republic of China on deepening the relations of a comprehensive strategic partnership. Today, our relations have reached a qualitatively new level of interaction," President Jeenbekov said.
At the end, the head of state thanked his colleague for the substantive and open dialogue.