Marlen Mamataliev and Numan Kurtulmus discuss cooperation in Bishkek

Kyrgyz Supreme Council Speaker Marlen Mamataliev met Numan Kurtulmus, Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, in Bishkek. According to the Kyrgyz parliament, the meeting took place within the framework of the regular sessions of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TurkPA), held in Bishkek.

The sides discussed developing political, economic and cultural-humanitarian cooperation between the two countries and expanding inter-parliamentary relations. Mamataliev said he was pleased to welcome the Turkish delegation led by Kurtulmus to Kyrgyz territory and referred to issues raised in their previous meeting. He also said Kyrgyzstan was interested in developing its established cooperation with brotherly Turkey.

Kurtulmus thanked Mamataliev for organising the TurkPA sessions at a high level and for the hospitality shown. He said the close ties between the two countries' leaders should continue actively at the parliamentary level and invited Mamataliev to make an official visit to Turkey. The meeting also included an exchange of views on strengthening cooperation in the field of education.