SCO Secretary-General congratulates Sadyr Japarov on his election as President of Kyrgyzstan

SCO Secretary-General Vladimir Norov has sent a congratulatory message to President-elect of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov noting as follows:

"Your convincing victory in the elections and your election as head of state speaks to the people's full trust in you and your future course to further develop comprehensively and strengthen Kyrgyz statehood, upgrade the economy and improve the wellbeing of Kyrgyz citizens.

"Your life and professional experience and proactive attitude will undoubtedly help you make great achievements in foreign policy and raise the profile and role of the Kyrgyz Republic in the world arena.

"The Kyrgyz Republic's cooperation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is growing from year to year.

"I am confident that with your assistance such collaboration will only become stronger and open new opportunities for the further development of multifaceted cooperation within the SCO."