On August 23, 2022, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Saudi Arabia Ulukbek Maripov met with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Waleed bin Abdulkarim El Khereiji, with whom he discussed a wide range of issues on the agenda of bilateral cooperation.

The parties noted with satisfaction the high dynamics of cooperation between the countries, noting the importance of organizing mutual visits at high and highest levels.

Noting the significant role of the Saudi Fund for Development in developing the infrastructure of the Kyrgyz Republic and improving the socio-economic sphere, Ambassador U.Maripov briefly informed about the successful holding of the Fourth Round Table with the participation of the Arab Coordination Group on August 3-4 this year in Cholpon-Ata.

Highly appreciating the development of Kyrgyz-Saudi relations, he called for further intensification of relations and building them up to bring them to a qualitatively new level.

Ambassador U.Maripov focused on the need to develop trade and economic cooperation by opening direct regular flights between the two countries, creating a Business Council, expanding the legal framework and quickly resolving the issuance of an electronic tourist visa to Saudi Arabia for citizens of Kyrgyzstan.

He also drew attention to the need for high-quality preparation of events scheduled for the coming months, such as working and official visits at high and highest levels, the second meeting of the Kyrgyz-Saudi Business Forum and the meeting of the Kyrgyz-Saudi Intergovernmental Commission.

In turn, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed El Khereiji confirmed the intention of the Kingdom to expand bilateral cooperation with Kyrgyzstan in all mutually beneficial areas.

Expressing satisfaction with the dynamics of the development of cooperation between the countries, Waleed El Khereiji expressed the readiness of the Foreign Ministry to provide all possible assistance in the successful implementation of the planned events, which contributes to strengthening relations between the fraternal countries, increasing the flow of tourists, strengthening ties between representatives of the business community, and increasing the volume of trade. At the same time, he thanked the Kyrgyz side for supporting the candidacy of Saudi Arabia in hosting EXPO-2030.

The meeting was held in a friendly and warm atmosphere. In conclusion, the parties agreed to maintain constant contact and further strengthen bilateral ties.