BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, October 28. Kyrgyzstan has introduced a visa-free regime for organized tourist groups from China for up to 21 days, Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan said, Trend reports.
The announcement was made during a meeting with Shen Yueyue, vice chairperson of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), at the 11th China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum.
Baisalov said that this measure will enhance cooperation in public diplomacy and increase Kyrgyzstan's appeal to one of the world's most sought-after tourist markets.
Additionally, Baisalov and Li Yifei, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, discussed regional cooperation and practical collaboration on specific mutually beneficial projects. Baisalov extended an invitation for Li to visit Kyrgyzstan on behalf of the Cabinet leadership.
The two sides emphasized that ties between the Chuy region and the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, as well as between Bishkek and Yinchuan, have been actively developing in recent years.