The President emphasized the importance of Japan as a close partner and friend of Kyrgyzstan, noting that cooperation between the two countries is becoming stronger every year.
Sadyr Japarov expressed hope that the work of the new ambassador would contribute to the further development of Kyrgyz-Japanese relations and the launch of new joint projects.
Photo by the President's administration of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In turn, Ryuichi Hirano thanked the President for the warm welcome and highlighted the high level of mutual understanding between Japan and Kyrgyzstan.
Photo by the President's administration of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The ambassador also conveyed warm greetings from Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, noting their readiness to invite the President to Japan for a visit in the near future.

He added that with active cooperation and support from the leadership of both countries, Japanese-Kyrgyz relations will develop dynamically and gain new content in the near future.
Photo by the President's administration of the Kyrgyz Republic.