Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in the capital, Baku. At a joint press conference following the meeting, the leaders announced important decisions aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries.
Aliyev announced that the capital of the Azerbaijan-Kyrgyzstan Joint Investment Fund had been doubled to $200 million. "The presentation on the fund's operations showed that it is filled with concrete substance. I believe this figure is not the limit either," he said.
The two leaders emphasized that they had elevated interstate relations to the highest level. Aliyev said, "Allied relations entail great responsibility, and we are ready for this responsibility. We will continue to support each other on international platforms, in the trade and economic sphere, and in strengthening security." Aliyev also invited Japarov to Azerbaijan for a state visit.
Kyrgyz President Japarov said that political dialogue between the two countries was at the highest level, adding that regular contacts and mutual trust would further strengthen their allied relations. Japarov said, "The most important outcome of today's talks is the signing of the agreement on allied relations. This is a historic event marking a new stage in Kyrgyz-Azerbaijani cooperation."
The meeting also saw the signing of a series of bilateral documents covering areas including energy, transport, cybersecurity, education, financial market regulation and the circulation of precious metals. Japarov added that Bishkek and Baku would continue coordinating their positions and supporting each other on issues of mutual interest.
