Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan and Malaysia are set to establish a parliamentary friendship group aimed at strengthening inter-parliamentary ties. This development was announced by Malaysian Senate Deputy Chair Nur Jazlan Mohamed during his meeting with President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek.
According to Trend News Agency, Mohamed expressed Malaysia’s keen interest in enhancing cooperation with Kyrgyzstan, noting the nation’s significant potential. The discussions between the two sides focused on key areas of bilateral cooperation, with an emphasis on expanding parliamentary engagement and implementing previously agreed measures.
President Zhaparov highlighted the importance of Malaysia as a significant partner in Southeast Asia, appreciating its contributions to ASEAN and other regional organizations. He stressed Kyrgyzstan’s desire to expand cooperation with Malaysia across various domains, including political, trade, investment, financial, educational, tourist, and cultural-humanitarian sectors, while also enhancing the legal framework for bilateral relations.
Zhaparov also referenced his recent visit to Malaysia, where discussions with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim covered key cooperation areas and resulted in the signing of several documents. He emphasized the strategic importance of inter-parliamentary collaboration as a component of the long-term partnership, underlining the need for coordination among all branches of government, especially parliaments, to implement agreements.
The president briefly touched upon Kyrgyzstan’s recent development achievements, such as positive economic growth, the integration of digital technologies across sectors, infrastructure improvements, road construction, and advancements in education and healthcare. He also noted the gradual increase in bilateral trade with Malaysia since the intensification of cooperation in 2024 and reaffirmed the readiness of both countries to engage on regional and international platforms.