At a ceremonial reception organized by the Indian Embassy in Bishkek in honor of the 77th anniversary of Republic Day, the transfer of modern medical equipment to Kyrgyzstan for the fight against cancer was announced.
Diplomats, representatives of government structures, as well as prominent figures in culture and art attended the event.
Birender Singh Yadav, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of India to Kyrgyzstan, reported that a group of Kyrgyz military personnel will soon travel to India for training in high-altitude conditions.
He emphasized that in 2026, when Kyrgyzstan will chair the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), cooperation between the two countries will become particularly active. The ambassador expressed confidence in the full support of the Indian side for Kyrgyzstan's initiatives during this chairmanship.
Birender Singh Yadav noted that despite the modest volume of trade between the countries, there is significant potential for its increase. In this regard, he emphasized the need to expedite the completion of negotiations on a free trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union.
During the event, memorandums of understanding were also signed regarding projects such as the establishment of an IT laboratory at the Kyrgyz Economic University and the improvement of infrastructure at the Center for General Medical Practice in the Leilek District of the Batken Region. These initiatives aim to enhance the socio-economic situation of the local population.
The Indian side confirmed its intention to transfer the Siddharth II linear accelerator to enhance Kyrgyzstan's capabilities in cancer treatment.
Additionally, there are plans to replace the cobalt-60 source in the previously transferred Bhabhatron II device, installed at the National Center for Oncology and Hematology in Bishkek.
The ambassador expressed gratitude to the government of Kyrgyzstan for ensuring the safety of the Indian diaspora, especially medical students, emphasizing their contribution to strengthening friendship between the two nations.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Almaz Imangaziev noted that over the years of cooperation, Kyrgyzstan and India have built strong bilateral relations based on equality, trust, and mutual interests. He also added that interaction between the countries is actively developing in the fields of politics, economics, education, culture, and medicine.
Furthermore, he noted that the opening of direct flights between Bishkek and Delhi, operated by the Kyrgyz airline TezJet, is a vivid testament to the mutual interest of the peoples of both countries in expanding ties.
