Bishkek, March 29, 2023. / Kabar/. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov received Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk.

The meeting took place within the framework of the regular 24th meeting of the intergovernmental Kyrgyz-Russian commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical and humanitarian cooperation in Bishkek.

The head of state noted that the brotherhood of the peoples of the two countries, their historical and cultural commonality are considered as a key factor in the development of bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and Russia.

Expressing gratitude for the support in promoting Kyrgyz-Russian cooperation, he noted the significance of the Agreement signed today on the construction of 9 secondary schools in Kyrgyzstan.

Regarding the issue of the status of the Russian language in Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Zhaparov noted that he strongly opposed any attempts at political manipulation in this matter - the Russian language is enshrined as an official language in the country's Constitution.

Sadyr Zhaparov expressed confidence that the results of the next meeting of the intergovernmental commission would contribute to the deepening of the Kyrgyz-Russian bilateral cooperation.

In turn, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk noted that Kyrgyzstan and Russia are united by partnership and trusting nature of relations, the expected official visit of Sadyr Zhaparov to Russia will serve to bring the two countries even closer.

Alexey Overchuk spoke about the project of schools to be built in Kyrgyzstan under the Agreement signed today. According to the information, graduates of new educational institutions will receive certificates of two types - Kyrgyzstan and Russia.

Modern schools will consist of four buildings: administrative, sports, for primary school students and separately for senior students. The educational complex will be equipped with modern technology, a play area, swimming pools and gyms.

The Russian Deputy Prime Minister noted with satisfaction the busy agenda of the meeting of the intergovernmental commission, on many issues of which a lot of work remains to be done.