President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on 18−19 July, the Kyrgyz president’s press service announced.

During the talks with president Shavkat Mirziyoyev, issues of cooperation “across all areas of mutual interest” will be discussed.

The presidents will participate in the opening ceremony of the Kyrgyz culture days in Uzbekistan, as well as in the online launch of bilateral projects.

Additionally, a Kyrgyz-Uzbek business forum and a forum of university rectors of the two countries are scheduled.