Armenia and Kyrgyzstan called for further deepening of bilateral relations

ArmInfo. Armenia and Kyrgyzstan have all the prerequisites to give new substance to relations between the two countries and translate the existing potential for cooperation into practical results. This was stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov during a joint press statement.

Pashinyan said that during the talks in Yerevan, prospects for deepening political dialogue, expanding trade and economic ties, developing transport and logistics links, as well as cooperation in education, science, innovation, and culture were comprehensively discussed.

"In the area of political dialogue, we confirmed our readiness to continue regular contacts at the highest and higher levels, to intensify cooperation between the foreign ministries and relevant government agencies."

We also touched upon issues of strengthening peace, stability, and security in the South Caucasus and Central Asia. In this context, we attached great importance to the Washington Declaration signed by Armenia and Azerbaijan on August 8, 2025, as well as the agreements signed by Kyrgyzstan with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on the state border between these countries. We are convinced that strengthening regional peace creates new opportunities for the development of economic cooperation and transport links," Pashinyan said.

He added that education, science, technology, and youth development are also important areas of cooperation between the two countries, and an agreement was reached to encourage the exchange of students, teachers, and researchers, develop joint educational programs and research initiatives, and expand direct ties between the educational and scientific institutions of the two countries.

"Cultural and humanitarian ties play an important role in bringing our states and peoples closer together. We plan to organize cultural days in both countries in 2027-2028." We attach great importance to joint efforts to advance the international environmental agenda. We reaffirmed our support for initiatives aimed at the sustainable development of mountain regions, adaptation to climate change, and biodiversity conservation.

In this regard, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the protection of Lakes Sevan and Issyk-Kul between the Ministry of Environment of Armenia and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan is symbolic," Pashinyan said.

The Prime Minister of Armenia expressed confidence that the consistent implementation of today's agreements will contribute to the deepening of bilateral cooperation and strengthening the friendly ties between the peoples of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.

In turn, Japarov called his visit to Armenia historic and expressed confidence that its results will give new impetus to strengthening friendly relations and further developing cooperation between The two countries.

He noted that Kyrgyzstan is interested in developing friendly relations with Armenia based on mutual respect and a commitment to effective cooperation. I am pleased to note that the political dialogue between our countries has become increasingly active in recent years.

Japarov said that he held meaningful and constructive talks with Pashinyan, and discussed in detail the current state of Kyrgyz-Armenian relations and prospects for their further development. "We see broad opportunities for expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture, information technology, education, and tourism, and I am confident that joint efforts, particularly in the transport sector, will also bear fruit. This will be one of the important areas, and in this regard, transit opportunities and their expansion will be very significant. "I believe we will achieve concrete results in these areas," he added.

Japarov reported that one of the most important results of today's talks was the signing of a comprehensive package of bilateral documents concerning the movement of citizens, pensions, education, science, and personal data protection. "I am confident that the agreements reached will strengthen the legal basis of our cooperation and open up new opportunities for bilateral collaboration. I would like to express special gratitude to the document on cooperation in preserving Lakes Issyk-Kul and Sevan. These unique lakes are not only priceless natural treasures, but also an integral part of the national heritage of our peoples, closely linked to their history, culture, and life." "Preserving them and passing them on to future generations is our shared collective responsibility," he added.

In conclusion, Japarov invited Pashinyan to Kyrgyzstan to participate in the second Global Mountain Summit "Bishkek+25," which will be held in Bishkek on October 21-23, 2027.

Documents signed following the talks.

Before the press statement, Pashinyan and Japarov signed a joint statement, and a number of documents were exchanged between the delegation members.

The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeenbek Kulubayev, exchanged an Agreement "On the Procedure for Visits and Stays of Citizens between the Governments of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan." and the Roadmap for Cooperation for 2027-2029.

Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of Armenia Zhanna Andreasyan and Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva exchanged a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of education. Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan and Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan Gulzat Isamatova exchanged memoranda of understanding on cooperation in the field of education and science. Armenian Environment Minister Ambardtsum Matevosyan and Kyrgyz Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Akil Toktobaev exchanged memoranda of understanding on cooperation in the protection of Lakes Sevan and Issyk-Kul.

Armenian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Armen Ghevondyan and Chairman of the Social Fund under the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakhtiyar Aliyev exchanged agreements on cooperation in the field of pension provision.

Armenian Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan and Kyrgyz Ambassador Kulbanichbek Bokontayev exchanged a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Personal Data Protection Agency and the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic. Ashot Sagyan, President of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, and Kulbanichbek Bokontayev, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, exchanged a Memorandum of Cooperation between the two countries' National Academies of Sciences. Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan and Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev exchanged an agreement establishing sister city relations between Yerevan and Bishkek.