Baku:Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis, met with Marlen Mamataliev, Chair of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, during her visit to the country. The discussions centered around the importance of historical, cultural, and spiritual ties between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the leaders highlighted the strength of their bilateral relations, which have been bolstered by mutual visits and meetings. They underscored the significance of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's recent state visit to Kyrgyzstan, which elevated the relationship between the two nations to an alliance level.

The meeting included discussions on the rapid development of cooperation across various fields due to the efforts of the countries' leaders. The officials exchanged views on enhancing humanitarian ties and initiatives that foster closer connections between the two peoples. Marlen Mamataliev noted the symbolic significance of educational institutions in both countries and a monument in Baku dedicated to Chingiz Aitmatov as representations of the strong friendship between the nations.

Sahiba Gafarova emphasized the shared historical and cultural roots that contribute to bilateral relations, highlighting the role of interparliamentary ties. The meeting also addressed the development of relations between the two parliaments and the importance of expanding the activities of parliamentary committees and friendship groups.

The leaders stressed the role of cooperation within the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) and the need for broader cooperation among Turkic states. They also noted the importance of mutual support within international organizations and expressed confidence that this support would continue in the future. Agreements were reached on several issues to further expand parliamentary cooperation.