On July 3, Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov met the Federal Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, Ignazio Cassis in Cholpon-Ata on Lake Issyk-Kul to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
Switzerland has long conducted an expansive development program in Kyrgyzstan in sectors including economic development, governance, water, and infrastructure.
The Kyrgyz president expressed satisfaction in their fruitful cooperation to date, with specific reference to the joint implementation of a dairy production enterprise in the Issyk-Kul region, as well as the reconstruction of the At-Bashi hydroelectric power plant, to which Switzerland has contributed over 20 million Swiss francs. Looking ahead, he proposed strengthening cooperation in the banking sector and tourism, and promoting the mining agenda.
Japarov stated that in 2023 the volume of bilateral trade exceeded $1 billion and spoke of the need to increase that figure.
On the same day, the Swiss Minister met the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev. Following discussions on bilateral relations and the positive outcomes of projects supported by Switzerland and implemented in Kyrgyzstan, both parties agreed to intensify collaboration.
As reported by the Embassy of Switzerland in the Kyrgyz Republic, the visit afforded Minister Cassis the opportunity to witness first hand, the progress of Swiss projects implemented in Kyrgyzstan for over $500 million since 1994.
The visit concluded with an evening reception, organized by the Swiss Embassy, to celebrate the Swiss National Day.
