Vladimir Putin congratulates Kyrgyzstan on Independence Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his Kyrgyz counterpart, Sadyr Japarov, on Kyrgyzstan Independence Day, the Kremlin press service said.

The Russian leader lauded the two countries’ contribution to efforts toward ensuring stability in Eurasia.

"The relations between our states develop in the spirit of strategic partnership and alliance. Pooling our efforts, we will ensure the further development of Russian-Kyrgyz ties. This is in the interests of our friendly peoples and in line with the policy of ensuring security and stability in the Eurasian continent," Putin said.

He hailed bilateral cooperation in various spheres and the constructive character of their cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

The Russian president wished good health and success to Japarov and wellbeing and prosperity to Kyrgyz citizens.