On March 15, 2023, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Kingdom of Belgium Aidit Erkin presented his credentials to Philippe, King of Belgium.

During the conversation with His Majesty King Philippe, issues of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Belgium as well as the situation in the Central Asian region and the entire world was discussed.

In addition, A. Erkin conveyed greetings from the President of the Kyrgyz Republic S. Japarov and noted the willingness of the Kyrgyz side to strengthen and expand comprehensive ties between the two states.

King Philippe of Belgium, congratulating the Ambassador on his appointment to a responsible position, wished him success in his diplomatic activities.

In his turn, Ambassador A. Erkin, expressing gratitude to King Philippe for the warm welcome and good wishes, presented a book-album in French with illustrations dedicated to the works of the outstanding writer, thinker and first Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Kingdom of Belgium Chyngyz Aitmatov, as well as copies of his Credentials, which were presented in 1994 to the father of Philippe of Belgium, His Majesty Albert II.