Visit to Bishkek: President Tokayev honored the memory of Chingiz Aitmatov

Tengrinews.kz – On August 22, the official visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the Kyrgyz Republic began with a visit to the Ata-Beyit National Historical and Memorial Complex.
Here lie the glorious sons of the Kyrgyz people who dedicated their lives to serving their homeland, as well as victims of Stalin’s repressions. The name of the complex, Ata-Beyit, was proposed by writer Chingiz Aitmatov.
The Head of State laid flowers at the monument to the victims of the tragic events of 1916, located on the grounds of the memorial complex.

The President of Kazakhstan also honored the memory of the outstanding Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov.

Photo by Akorda press service
It should be noted that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Kyrgyzstan on August 21 for an official visit. At Manas International Airport, the Kazakh leader was personally welcomed by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.
Tokayev’s visit to Kyrgyzstan began with a flower-laying ceremony
On August 22, bilateral talks will be held in Bishkek. The presidents will also take part in the 7th meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
The program includes several events, such as the official opening ceremony of the Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Osh, the opening of a branch of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, the Days of Kazakh Cinema in Kyrgyzstan, and the 3rd Kyrgyz-Kazakh Youth Forum in Bishkek. In addition, Tokayev and Japarov will inaugurate the Golden Bridge of Friendship monument in Yntymak Park.