**Kyrgyzstan and Qatar to Expand Inter‑Parliamentary Cooperation**
*Bishkek, 27 August 2026* – The diplomatic relationship between Kyrgyzstan and Qatar was highlighted on Thursday with a meeting in Doha that focused on strengthening ties between the two countries’ legislative bodies.
Kyrgyzstan’s ambassador to Qatar, **Aybek Toktobolotov**, met with **Hassan bin Abdullah Al‑Ghanim**, Chairman of Qatar’s **Shura Council** (the upper house of the Qatari parliament). The encounter was organized in coordination with Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which reported that the two sides discussed the current state of Kyrgyz‑Qatari relations and identified opportunities to broaden inter‑parliamentary collaboration.
While specific initiatives were not detailed in the statements released, the meeting underscored a mutual interest in deepening legislative dialogue, exchange of best practices, and potential joint projects that could benefit both nations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the discussion also covered broader aspects of bilateral cooperation, reflecting an ongoing effort to enhance political, economic, and cultural links between Kyrgyzstan and Qatar.
No further comments were provided by either government at this time.
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