Turkish media spotlight Azerbaijani president's Kyrgyzstan visit PHOTO

31 July 2026 19:43

Turkish and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) media widely covered Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's state visit to Kyrgyzstan, highlighting his talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and efforts to deepen regional cooperation.

Television channels, newspapers, news agencies, and online media outlets in the two countries extensively reported on the negotiations between Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Sadyr Japarov, the signing of the Treaty on Allied Relations, prospects for expanding Azerbaijan-Kyrgyzstan cooperation, and the informal meeting of the leaders of Azerbaijan and the Central Asian states, Caliber.Az reports, citing state media.

Particular attention was given to Aliyev's speech at the meeting in Cholpon-Ata, with media outlets quoting his remarks on Baku's readiness to strengthen ties with Central Asian countries and contribute to the formation of a unified geopolitical and geo-economic region that includes Azerbaijan.

Many headlines highlighted Aliyev's statement that relations with Central Asian countries are a foreign policy priority for Azerbaijan.

The coverage also emphasised the strong foundation of high-level dialogue between the countries, reflecting the dynamic and close nature of bilateral relations. Media reports noted that President Aliyev has made a total of 16 visits to Central Asian countries.

The reports further underscored the deepening partnership between Baku and Bishkek and covered the ceremony at which President Aliyev was awarded Kyrgyzstan's Order of Manas, First Degree, in recognition of his significant contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Azerbaijan and fostering friendship between their peoples.