The establishment of sister-city ties is expected to strengthen cultural and humanitarian contacts between the regions of the two countries.

On July 30, Ilham Aliyev arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a state visit. Today, July 31, he met with President Sadyr Japarov in a one-on-one format in Cholpon-Ata. The two heads of state also held the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan.

Sister-city relations are formal agreements between cities in different countries aimed at developing long-term cooperation. Such ties allow cities to exchange experience in culture, education, tourism, the economy and urban management, as well as implement joint projects and initiatives.