Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said joint efforts between Moscow and Kyrgyzstan are having a positive effect on the country's economic growth. Speaking during a meeting at the Kremlin with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Putin said bilateral agreements were being implemented effectively, with teams from both sides working actively to deliver results.

According to Qatar News Agency, Japarov, for his part, said Kyrgyzstan looks forward to hosting Putin and his participation in the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in August. The talks came during Japarov's short working visit to Moscow.