Russian President Vladimir Putin was officially welcomed in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, during his state visit. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov greeted him at Manas International Airport with traditional music and dance.
A formal ceremony followed at the Intymak-Ordo Presidential Palace, where Putin’s motorcade entered accompanied by a cavalry unit in traditional attire. Flags of both countries were raised, and soldiers stood in ceremonial combat uniforms. After greeting the troops in Kyrgyz, Putin joined Japarov for bilateral and delegation-level meetings