President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan is on an official visit to Russia, a move that reflects continuing diplomatic engagement between the two countries. The trip underscores Moscow’s longstanding ties with Central Asian partners and signals a readiness to assess bilateral cooperation across security, trade, and regional stability.
In Moscow, Japarov and Russian President Vladimir Putin are slated to hold comprehensive discussions that are expected to cover a broad spectrum of issues. The agenda is likely to include economic collaboration, energy arrangements, and regional security dynamics, with both leaders aiming to reinforce mutual understanding and practical cooperation. As part of the visit, Japarov is slated to participate in formal ceremonies and exchange views on shared challenges and opportunities facing their governments and citizens.
Earlier, the press service of Tajikistan’s presidency announced that President Putin invited Tajik President Emomali Rahmon to join in the victory celebrations. The invitation highlights the continuity of high-level exchanges during this period of commemorations and regional diplomacy.
Despite the invitation, Rahmon has not committed to traveling to Moscow for Victory Day. Instead, he has indicated that he plans to take part in the celebrations in Dushanbe, underscoring the varied approaches countries take to marking the occasion while maintaining strong regional ties and shared historical narratives.
During a briefing, Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for the Russian president, reaffirmed that the Victory Day parade in Moscow would proceed as scheduled. He described the public program as a traditional display of national pride and military capability, with Putin expected to participate in person, highlighting the symbolism and importance of the event for Russia’s national narrative.
In addition to ceremonial plans, Peskov noted that heightened security measures would accompany the parade, reflecting lessons learned from recent drone activity and the need to ensure safe, orderly proceedings. He emphasized that protection of key sites, including the Kremlin, would be reinforced as part of the broader preparations for Victory Day, balancing public access with robust safeguards while preserving the ceremonial dignity of the occasion.