President Asif Ali Zardari Visits Kyrgyzstan After 21 Years

President Asif Ali Zardari arrived at Issyk-Kul International Airport on July 6, 2026, for an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. This trip marks the first visit by a Pakistani head of state to the country since 1995, ending a 21-year gap in such diplomatic engagements. Upon arrival, President Zardari was received by President Sadyr Zhaparov with a guard of honor.

Following his arrival, President Zardari visited the Rukh Ordo Cultural Centre in Cholpon-Ata. During the visit, he viewed traditional cultural performances and discussed the preservation of heritage with President Zhaparov. The two leaders are scheduled to conduct one-on-one and delegation-level talks to expand cooperation across trade, investment, energy, mining, agriculture, education, healthcare, tourism, and the digital economy.

The visit builds on a previous trip by President Zhaparov to Pakistan in December 2025. During that meeting, both nations committed to increasing bilateral trade to $200 million by 2027-28. The leaders also aim to improve regional connectivity through the Quadrilateral Traffic in Transit Agreement and the CASA-1000 project.