Cholpon-Ata: A formal welcome ceremony was held to honor President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. The event marked the beginning of his official visit to the country.
According to Radio Pakistan, the ceremony featured a welcoming address by the Kyrgyz President as President Zardari arrived. National anthems of Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan were played, highlighting the diplomatic significance of the occasion. A guard of honor was presented by a contingent of the Kyrgyz armed forces, which President Zardari inspected.
Following the ceremonial proceedings, President Zardari and the Kyrgyz President introduced their respective delegations to each other, setting the stage for discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.