Jeenbekov: Decision has been made to declare 2021 Year of Friendship and Culture of Kyrgyzstan, India

AKIPRESS.COM - "We are proud of a close cooperation with India in health care," President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov said at the meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has made official visit to Kyrgyzstan on June 14. President Jeenbekov took a note of cooperation in education sector.
"Around 900 students from India study in Kyrgyzstan. I do believe they will become good specialists upon obtaining education. I am very glad that the Indian distance learning institute will open in Kyrgyzstan," President Jeenbekov stated.
Kyrgyzstan is interested in strengthening of cultural and humanitarian ties with India, President Jeenbekov stated. "Given that our ties between the countries are reaching a new strategic level, the decision has been made to declared 2021 the Year of Friendship and Culture of Kyrgyzstan and India. I suggest to hold the Days of Culture of both countries in connection with that, as well as to hold the Bollywood Film Festival in Kyrgyzstan," President Jeenbekov suggested.