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Saadyir Japarov meets Xi Jinping in Bishkek
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Saadyir Japarov, and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in Bishkek for an informal encounter.

Saadyir Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, and Xi Jinping, the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, held an informal meeting in Bishkek. They were accompanied by their wives, Aigul Japarova and Peng Liyuan. According to the press service of the Kyrgyz President, the meeting took place in a friendly atmosphere.
At the beginning of the discussions, Japarov referred to Xi as a 'dear friend.' An official celebration of the encounter was also announced, underlining the significance of the meeting. However, details about the content of the discussions were not disclosed in reports.
Additionally, it was reported that other high-ranking guests are in the country during the Shanghai Cooperation Forum. The reception of these delegations of state and government leaders is being coordinated by Adylbek Kasymaliev, who is based at Manas Airport.