Speakers of Kurultai and Jogorku Kenesh Discuss Strengthening Interparliamentary Ties

Marlen Mamataliev, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with Aibek Dadebay, Speaker of the Kurultai of Kazakhstan, who had arrived in Bishkek to participate in the sessions of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA).  

The parties discussed the cooperation between the two countries and its prospects, exchanging views on strengthening interparliamentary ties and developing trade, economic, investment, cultural and humanitarian relations. 

Marlen Mamataliyev congratulated Aibek Dadebay on his election as Speaker of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

The Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament pointed out that relations between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan are rooted in long-standing friendship, brotherhood, and mutual trust. He added that in recent years, thanks to the political will of the heads of state, the bilateral cooperation has reached a new level. 

"A trusting dialog between the heads of state contributes to strengthening the strategic partnership and allied relations between our two neighboring nations. Now we need to develop interparliamentary cooperation at the same high level," Mamataliev underlined.

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh spoke of the spiritual closeness between the Kyrgyz and Kazakh peoples, praising the efforts of both countries in preserving the memory of historical figures. He pointed out that the Manas Monument in Astana, the Abai Qunanbaiuly Monument in Bishkek, and the Mukhtar Auezov memorial house in Cholpon-Ata are prominent symbols of the cultural ties between the two nations. 

Aibek Dadebay congratulated his colleague on the 35th anniversary of the Kyrgyz Republic's independence and on its election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. 

"We are committed to continuing our established cooperation through parliamentary diplomacy, as well as to close collaboration between relevant committees, parliamentary friendship groups and within the framework of international organizations such as the IPA CIS, the CSTO PA, and the TURKPA," stated the Speaker of the Kurultai of Kazakhstan.