AKIPRESS.COM - On occasion of Kyrgyzstan's 34th Independence Day, the Presidents of several countries sent congratulations to President Sadyr Japarov and the people of Kyrgyzstan, including:

• Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Kazakhstan) highlighted Kyrgyzstan's achievements, Japarov's role in reforms and the importance of strategic partnership.

• Shavkat Mirziyoyev (Uzbekistan) emphasized the country's growing international standing and expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of friendship and cooperation.

• Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (Turkey) recalled that Turkey was the first to recognize Kyrgyzstan's independence and noted the deepening ties based on shared history, language and culture.

• Serdar Berdimuhamedow (Turkmenistan) praised the development of traditionally brotherly relations and their ongoing strengthening.

• Ilham Aliyev (Azerbaijan) pointed to Kyrgyzstan's progress and the high level of strategic ties grounded in shared spiritual and cultural values.

• Emomali Rahmon (Tajikistan) emphasized the strengthening of bilateral relations and the importance of recent agreements for long-term cooperation.

All leaders wished peace, prosperity and continued development to Kyrgyzstan.