Bilateral meeting between Prime Minister and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, H.E. Mr. Sadyr Zhaparov, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on August 31, 2026. The Prime Minister congratulated the President on the Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic and for hosting the 26th SCO Summit. Both leaders reviewed bilateral relations, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Strategic Partnership, and agreed to enhance economic, commercial, and people-to-people ties, including student exchanges and cultural collaborations. The Prime Minister also highlighted India's strong participation in SCO meetings under the Kyrgyz Republic's chairmanship.