China Remains “A Top Priority" for Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Policy, President Japarov

China started to welcome a series of high-profile visits by leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Brunei, and Thailand on Tuesday, reaffirming Beijing's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and sharing its development opportunities.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov kicked off a four-day state visit to China on Tuesday, a trip deemed crucial for advancing bilateral relations and regional cooperation, The Caspian Post reports citing foreign media.

In a written interview with Xinhua News Agency, Japarov emphasized that deepening cooperation with China in various fields remains "a top priority" for Kyrgyzstan's foreign policy.

He highlighted the official launch of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project in December as a key achievement under the Belt and Road Initiative that is expected to boost bilateral cooperation.

For many years, China has been Kyrgyzstan's largest trading partner and a major investor. Japarov expressed confidence that China's modernization efforts would bring new opportunities not only to Kyrgyzstan but also to the entire Central Asian region.