Islamabad : President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, Kylychbek Sultan, at a formal credentials ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The President emphasized the significance of Pakistan’s relations with Central Asian states, noting that stronger economic and cultural linkages with Kyrgyzstan would help enhance regional connectivity and prosperity.
Ambassador Sultan was accorded a guard of honour before presenting his credentials.
President Zardari congratulated him and said Pakistan looked forward to working closely with Bishkek in diverse fields ranging from energy cooperation to education and trade.
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan established diplomatic relations in 1992 following the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Since then, the two countries have cooperated in regional organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
Islamabad has consistently highlighted the strategic role of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in linking Central Asia to global markets, a vision shared by Bishkek.
Educational exchanges have been a hallmark of the relationship, with thousands of Pakistani students pursuing medical degrees in Kyrgyz universities.
Trade, though modest, has potential to grow in sectors like textiles, energy, and agriculture.
With Ambassador Sultan’s arrival, diplomatic observers expect renewed efforts to boost transport connectivity, energy partnerships, and people-to-people ties, deepening Pakistan’s footprint in Central Asia.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
