Kyrgyz officials anticipate that Russian President Vladimir Putin will join in the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Kant air base opening during his upcoming visit to Kyrgyzstan on October 12. This expectation was communicated by TASS, citing Muratbek Azymbakiev, who heads the foreign policy department within the president’s administration.
Azymbakiev indicated that bilateral discussions between Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Vladimir Putin are also on the agenda for the visit. The two leaders are expected to explore ways to deepen cooperation that benefits both nations and strengthens regional security and economic ties.
According to Azymbakiev, the heads of state are planned to attend a special gala event marking the 20th anniversary of the CSTO air base in Kant. The ceremony is designed to highlight ongoing collaboration within the Collective Security Treaty Organization framework and the strategic role of the Kant facility in regional air defense and rapid response capabilities.
Earlier, on September 29, Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov confirmed that Putin is scheduled to visit Kyrgyzstan on October 12. The prime minister also reminded audiences that a summit of CIS heads of state is set for October 13, followed by a meeting among the CIS and SCO leaders on October 25. These gatherings point to a busy diplomatic calendar for the region and underscore Kyrgyzstan’s role in regional dialogue and security cooperation.
In related regional commentary, there has been public discussion about the performance and capabilities of Russian military aircraft relative to other aviation fleets in the area. The discourse reflects ongoing interest in how air power and alliance partnerships shape security dynamics across Eurasia and the broader neighborhood, where observers monitor developments with attention to both military balance and humanitarian considerations.