ISLAMABAD, JUL 6: President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for an official visit, where he was received by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov at Issyk-Kul International Airport, according to a statement by the President’s House.

President Zardari was presented with a guard of honour upon his arrival at the airport, the statement said.

President Zardari is leading a high-level delegation at the invitation of his Kyrgyz counterpart, the Foreign Office said in an earlier statement.

This is the first visit by a Pakistani president to the Kyrgyz Republic in 21 years, marking a historic milestone in the bilateral relationship.

The visit follows the successful trip of President Zhaparov to Pakistan in December 2025 and reflects the sustained upward trajectory of high-level engagement between the two countries.

During the visit, President Zardari will hold a one-on-one meeting and delegation-level talks with President Zhaparov, during which the two leaders will review the entire spectrum of Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan relations and exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.

Discussions are expected to focus on deepening cooperation across trade and investment, energy, mining, agriculture, textiles, the halal industry, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, the 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 his visit.

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