Kyrgyz President Highlights Key Partnerships Ahead of C5+1 Summit

Ahead of the Central Asia-US (C5+1) Summit in Washington, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov praised US President Donald Trump for the warm welcome.

He also appreciated the opportunity to discuss bilateral, regional, and international cooperation, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

Speaking to the press, President Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan values the United States as a key foreign policy partner and outlined priority areas of cooperation, including:

Economy, investment, and tourism

Hydropower

Digital economy, artificial intelligence, and IT

Security and sustainable development

He also highlighted his success in peacefully resolving border issues with neighboring countries, noting, "For my part, I would like to note that, upon assuming office, one of my key priorities was to resolve border issues with our neighbors in the spirit of good neighborliness."

President Japarov underlined that Central Asia’s global role is growing and that the C5+1 platform is essential for advancing political dialogue. "As a result, Central Asia’s role in global politics has grown significantly, and major powers are showing increased interest in deepening cooperation with the region," he said.

US President Donald Trump praised the region as a strategic bridge between East and West, highlighting economic security and supply chain expansion as key areas for collaboration.