The staff of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Japan is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of a colleague and friend, Marlen Kaliev.

M. Kaliev has given many years to the diplomatic service of the Kyrgyz Republic, made a significant contribution to the development of bilateral and multilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and foreign countries. We will always remember him as a man of great heart and soul, open, professional, responsive and sensitive friend and comrade.

We express our deep condolences to the family and friends of Marlen.