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02/06/2026, 10:01During his working visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ulukbek Maripov, met with the country's Minister of Finance and National Economy, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa. The talks took place on 4 February.
The parties discussed the expansion of trade, economic and investment cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Bahrain, including institutional and infrastructure issues.
The key topic was the creation of a Kyrgyz-Bahraini joint intergovernmental commission. According to Maripov, it is proposed that the first round of its meetings be held in Kyrgyzstan as early as 2026. The intensification of bilateral visits and the expansion of the legal framework between the countries were also discussed.
Special emphasis was placed on transport connectivity. The Kyrgyz ambassador proposed launching direct regular flights between Bishkek and Manama, which could simplify business contacts and stimulate investment activity.
The Minister of Finance and National Economy of Bahrain expressed his readiness to support the proposals and to facilitate their development through the relevant department.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue working on issues on the bilateral agenda and to focus on practical steps to strengthen trade and economic cooperation.
