As part of his official visit to Kyrgyzstan, Toraga of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev met with Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili. The meeting was the first of its kind between the heads of parliament of the two countries and, according to the Toraga, helps strengthen bilateral relations.
Areas of cooperation and economic potential
During the talks, the parties focused on developing a partnership based on friendship and mutual trust. Marlen Mamataliev stressed that Kyrgyzstan is ready to exchange experience in a number of key areas.
- transit
- logistics
- investment
- tourism
- digitalization of public services
In addition, it was noted that current trade turnover does not reflect the real potential of the two countries. The parties discussed the need to step up ties in energy, agriculture, the processing industry and pharmaceuticals, as well as the implementation of joint investment projects.
Proposals for further interaction
As practical steps, Mamataliev proposed stepping up the work of the relevant committees and parliamentary friendship groups. The parties also discussed the possibility of holding joint days of culture of Kyrgyzstan and Georgia and expanding interregional cooperation.
The meeting was held in Bishkek, and following the talks the parties outlined ways to deepen political, economic and cultural ties.
