On December 19, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, met with the Emperor of Japan, Naruhito, as part of his official visit to Japan.
During the negotiations, aspects of strengthening friendship and developing cultural cooperation were discussed, as well as issues of trust between the two nations.
The Emperor Naruhito warmly welcomed the president, noting the importance of his visit for deepening relations between Kyrgyzstan and Japan.
President Japarov emphasized that the Kyrgyz people have a deep sympathy for the Japanese people and value their cultural heritage.
He highly appreciated the successful hosting of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka and noted the significance of the gold award for the National Pavilion of Kyrgyzstan in the category of "Expanding Life Opportunities".
The president highlighted the role of Japanese technologies and educational programs in the socio-economic development of Kyrgyzstan, particularly the scholarship program of Japan, which contributes to the formation of a new generation of civil servants.
Sadyr Japarov also noted the growing interest among youth in studying the Japanese language and culture: currently, about 700 students are studying at four universities in Kyrgyzstan.
He expressed respect for the scientific activities of the emperor in the field of water resources and expressed interest in deepening cooperation in the area of sustainable development of mountain regions. The president also invited Naruhito to participate in the Second Global Mountain Summit "Bishkek+25", which will take place in 2027.
In conclusion, the president of the Kyrgyz Republic expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and invited the emperor to visit Kyrgyzstan at any time convenient for him. ```
