Islamabad (GNP): President Asif Ali Zardari extended warm greetings to Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and the people of Kyrgyzstan on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day.
In his message, the President noted that Pakistan places great value on its close and friendly relationship with the Kyrgyz Republic, built on shared history, cultural ties, mutual trust and sustained cooperation.
Reflecting on his July 2026 visit to Kyrgyzstan, Zardari said the trip brought back fond memories of an earlier visit he made to the country in 1995 and offered a fresh opportunity to deepen bilateral ties. He also recalled President Zhaparov’s visit to Pakistan in December 2025, noting that the productive discussions held during both engagements reaffirmed the two countries’ shared commitment to broadening cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Zardari expressed his intention to continue working closely with President Zhaparov to further strengthen the relationship for the benefit of both nations, and conveyed his best wishes for the Kyrgyz president’s health and happiness, as well as for continued peace, progress and prosperity for the people of Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked, largely mountainous nation in Central Asia that has historically sat at the intersection of numerous civilizations and cultures. Nomadic tribes have inhabited the region for centuries, some continuing that way of life to this day, and the country’s deep historical roots are reflected in numerous heritage sites, three of which hold UNESCO World Heritage status.
One of the earliest unified Kyrgyz states reached its height around 840 AD, with Kyrgyz rule extending across Central Asia’s mountainous regions for roughly two centuries afterward. By the 12th century, Kyrgyz communities had begun moving south to escape the upheaval caused by the expanding Mongol Empire. In the late 1800s, portions of present-day Kyrgyzstan came under the control of the Russian Empire, sparking unrest among the Kyrgyz population — most notably the 1916 uprising against Russian rule, a defining moment in the nation’s history.
For much of the 20th century, Kyrgyzstan was part of the Soviet Union, a period that brought significant development in education, infrastructure and literacy, while also laying the groundwork for a distinct Kyrgyz national identity.
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Like many former Soviet republics, Kyrgyzstan declared independence in 1991 following the Soviet collapse. In 2005, the country underwent a political revolution that brought further shifts in governance and policy.
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.
