BISHKEK (Realist English). Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held bilateral talks at the “Yntymak Ordo” state residence on Tuesday, underscoring the strategic depth and growing momentum of relations between Moscow and Bishkek. The meeting took place during Putin’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan and on the eve of the Collective Security Treaty Organization’s Security Council session.
President Japarov welcomed Putin as “a highly respected and always welcome guest,” saying the visit reflects the stability and long-term strategic character of bilateral ties. He emphasized that Russia remains Kyrgyzstan’s key ally amid a challenging international environment. According to Japarov, Russian support for energy, food security and infrastructure has expanded sharply, while the number of Russian companies operating in Kyrgyzstan has reached 1,800 — almost triple the figure of several years ago.
Putin praised Kyrgyzstan’s work as CSTO chair and confirmed Moscow’s readiness to assume the chairmanship in 2026. He said a joint program declaration on strengthening the allied partnership is ready for signing, along with a package of intergovernmental agreements covering trade, education, migration and other areas.
The Russian president highlighted record bilateral trade: turnover grew 13.6% last year to $4.1 billion and expanded by another 17% from January to September this year. Around 97% of mutual settlements are now conducted in national currencies. Russian investment in Kyrgyzstan has reached nearly $2 billion, and some 1,700 enterprises with Russian participation are currently operating in the republic.
Moscow sees further potential in cooperation on gas and petroleum supplies, peaceful nuclear energy, renewable energy construction, digital economy initiatives and logistics. The humanitarian track also remains a priority: projects include the construction of nine schools with Russian-language instruction, the “Russian Teacher Abroad” program — with 157 teachers working in 42 Kyrgyz schools — and a growing calendar of cultural exchanges.
Putin stressed that joint security efforts remain central to the partnership. The Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan, he said, is a stabilizing factor for the wider region, while Moscow and Bishkek maintain aligned positions across the EAEU, CSTO, CIS and the United Nations.
