President Zhaparov receives Japanese Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hirano

Bishkek, Dec. 15, 2025. /Kabar/. President Sadyr Zhaparov today, December 15, received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kyrgyz Republic Ryuichi Hirano on the occasion of the presentation of his credentials and congratulated him on the beginning of his diplomatic mission in Kyrgyzstan. The head of state noted that Kyrgyzstan views Japan as a close friend and important partner, emphasizing that friendly relations between the countries are strengthening year after year.

He stated that over the years of interaction between Kyrgyzstan and Japan, a strong and productive format of cooperation has been established. Long-term initiatives are being implemented, and high-level bilateral contacts allow for the regular expansion and renewal of priority areas of partnership. Sadyr Zhaparov expressed confidence that the Ambassador's activities will contribute to the further deepening of Kyrgyz-Japanese relations and the launch of new mutually beneficial projects.

In his turn, Ambassador Ryuichi Hirano expressed gratitude for the hospitality and emphasized the high level of mutual understanding and partnership between the two countries. He also conveyed warm greetings to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic on behalf of Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, emphasizing their readiness to host the head of state on visit to Japan in the near future.

Furthermore, he noted that with active interaction and support from the leadership of both countries, Japanese-Kyrgyz cooperation will develop dynamically and gain new meaning in the near future.