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Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is set to visit China from February 4 to 7, 2025, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. This visit aims to reinforce economic cooperation, enhance regional security, and deepen the strategic partnership between the two nations.
With China emerging as Kyrgyzstan’s largest trading partner and investor, discussions will center on trade, infrastructure, and joint development projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
The visit holds significant geopolitical weight, as China continues to expand its influence in Central Asia. Traditionally, Kyrgyzstan has maintained close ties with Russia, particularly through the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).
However, Beijing’s growing economic investments and infrastructure projects indicate a shift in regional dynamics. China’s deepening engagement with Kyrgyzstan could signal a gradual rebalancing of power, with Bishkek increasingly looking eastward for economic opportunities.
Security cooperation will also be a major focus of the visit. Both China and Kyrgyzstan share concerns over border security, extremism, and instability in Afghanistan. As part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the two countries are expected to strengthen counterterrorism initiatives, intelligence sharing, and defense coordination.
China sees Kyrgyzstan as a key partner in maintaining regional stability, particularly in preventing security threats from spilling into its Xinjiang region.
As President Japarov meets with Chinese leaders, the visit is expected to result in agreements that will shape the future of Kyrgyzstan-China relations.
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