**Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives in Kyrgyzstan on State Visit**
*Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic* – President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China arrived in the Kyrgyz Republic today on an official state visit. The delegation was received at Manas International Airport by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova.
According to officials, the arrival ceremony included an honor guard and the display of the national flags of Kyrgyzstan and China. In accordance with Kyrgyz hospitality customs, women in traditional dress presented the guests with boorsoki (a type of traditional pastry) and honey.
The cultural program accompanying the reception featured performances by a military orchestra, a dobulbasylar ensemble, a komuz player, and several dance groups, including representatives of the “Salburun” movement. A central piece of the program was the composition “Alp Baatyrlar,” which reflects Kyrgyz heroic heritage. In the airport’s VIP lounge, a children’s choir and young performers presented a musical number in both Kyrgyz and Chinese languages, underscoring the friendly nature of the visit.
The visit marks a continuation of diplomatic engagement between China and Kyrgyzstan, though further details of the agenda have not been released.
Article and image source: vb.kg
