Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov concludes Turkey visit after Turkic States summit

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has concluded his visit to Turkey, held on October 29–30. On the first day, he and leaders of Organization of Turkic States (OTS) member countries visited the Beştepe Turkic World Civilization Park in Ankara. Kyrgyzstan’s sculpture “Muraskér,” depicting nomadic culture and the ancient art of eagle hunting, is installed there. The leaders planted trees and watched a concert. That day, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented Japarov with the Order of the Turkic World, in recognition of his contribution to Turkic unity and cooperation.

On October 30, Japarov attended the 13th OTS summit of heads of state in Ankara. He outlined priorities including trade and economic ties, joint investment, transport and logistics, digitalisation, education, tourism and protection of mountain ecosystems. Leaders signed several multilateral documents, including the summit declaration. Japarov also held bilateral talks with Erdoğan and returned to Kyrgyzstan on October 30.