Kyrgyzstan and the Czech Republic are exploring the possibility of launching direct flights between Bishkek and Prague as part of efforts to expand aviation cooperation.

Manasbek Samidinov, chairman of the board of "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" OJSC, met with Czech Transport Minister Ivan Bednarik to discuss prospects for direct air services, the development of passenger and cargo transportation, and broader cooperation in the aviation sector, according to Kabar.

Following the talks, the Czech delegation visited the renovated Manas International Airport. Officials presented the airport’s modernized infrastructure, technical capabilities and newly implemented solutions, as well as ongoing projects and plans for the future development of Kyrgyzstan’s aviation system.

The next step will be a visit by a delegation from Airports of Kyrgyzstan to Prague International Airport for further negotiations. The sides aim to reach concrete agreements on launching direct flights between the two capitals.