Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received His Excellency President Sadyr Zhaparov of the Kyrgyz Republic at Gudaibiya Palace during President Zhaparov's visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
According to Bahrain News Agency, an official reception ceremony was held to welcome President Zhaparov, marked by the playing of national anthems and a 21-gun salute. The event saw both leaders greeting dignitaries and members of their respective delegations.
The meeting between King Hamad and President Zhaparov focused on strengthening the cooperative and friendly relations between Bahrain and Kyrgyzstan. They discussed various strategies to enhance collaboration in multiple sectors for mutual benefit.
During the visit, the two leaders exchanged gifts and participated in an extended session of talks involving members from both countries' delegations. King Hamad expressed hope that this visit would further solidify the relationship between Bahrain and Kyrgyzstan.
President Zhaparov expressed gratitude towards King Hamad for the warm hospitality, emphasizing the importance of their discussions on economic, trade, and investment cooperation. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to advancing joint efforts and exploring investment opportunities to enhance bilateral relations.
Several regional and international issues of mutual interest were also discussed, with President Zhaparov acknowledging King Hamad's significant role in fostering bilateral relations across diverse domains.
A key highlight of the visit was the signing of various agreements and memoranda of understanding, witnessed by King Hamad and President Zhaparov. These included agreements on sports cooperation, air services, economic collaboration, health sector cooperation, cultural exchanges, youth affairs, legal and judicial matters, religious affairs, and commerce and industry cooperation.
The signing of these agreements is expected to serve as a cornerstone for future collaborations, further advancing mutual interests between the two nations.
Following the official engagements, King Hamad hosted a luncheon in President Zhaparov's honor, attended by a delegation led by Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs.