Xinhua News Agency, Bishkek, August 31
Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Kyrgyz Republic
The People's Republic of China and the Kyrgyz Republic (hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties"),
Based on the historical tradition of good-neighborly friendship between the two peoples and the vigorous development momentum of bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations,
Believing that the "Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Kyrgyz Republic" signed on June 24, 2002 plays an important role in China-Kyrgyzstan relations,
Convinced that further strengthening good-neighborly friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation is in the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples and will help maintain peace and stability in the region and the world at large,
Reaffirming our commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
Committed to improving the level of cooperation between the two countries in various fields,
Continue to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Kyrgyzstan in the new era, and reiterate that we are willing to work together to build a China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future of good neighborliness, friendship and shared prosperity,
It is hereby agreed as follows:
Article 1
In accordance with the universally recognized principles and norms of international law, including the five principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence, the contracting parties will comprehensively develop a long-term and stable strategic partnership on the basis of permanent good neighborliness and friendly cooperation.
Article 2
The contracting parties comprehensively strengthen mutual trust and strategic coordination, support the development path and development model chosen by the other party based on their own national conditions, support the other party's position on issues of core interests, and support the economic development strategy implemented by the other party.
The Kyrgyz Republic reaffirms its support for the one-China principle and recognizes that there is only one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing the whole of China. The Kyrgyz Republic opposes any form of "Taiwan independence", reiterates that it will not engage in any form of official exchanges with Taiwan, supports all efforts made by China to achieve national reunification, and believes that the authority of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 cannot be questioned or challenged.
The People's Republic of China supports the Kyrgyz Republic's efforts to safeguard national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, promote national economic and social development, promote national reform and maintain domestic stability.
Article 3
The contracting parties will strictly abide by the provisions of the relevant border agreement signed between the two countries, take into account each other's concerns, and strive to build the border between the two countries into a border of permanent peace, good neighborliness and friendship.
Article 4
The contracting parties will not join any alliance or group that damages the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the other party, will not take any such actions, including concluding such treaties with third countries, and will not support any actions that are unfriendly to the other contracting party.
A Contracting Party shall not allow a third country to use its territory to engage in any activities that harm the interests of the other Contracting Party, including the national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the other Contracting Party.
A Contracting Party shall not allow the establishment on its territory of organizations and groups that harm the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the other Contracting Party, and shall prohibit their activities.
Article 5
The contracting parties will make use of meeting mechanisms at all levels, including high-level exchanges, give full play to the strategic dialogue mechanism between the foreign ministers of China and Kyrgyzstan, promote the implementation of the consensus reached by the two heads of state, and promptly exchange views and coordinate positions on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of common interest.
The contracting parties will promote the deepening of exchanges and cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries and consolidate the social and public opinion foundation for the friendship between the Chinese and Kyrgyz people.
Article 6
The two parties are willing to follow the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits and continue to strengthen high-quality cooperation in jointly building the "Belt and Road".
The contracting parties will continue to deepen cooperation in economy and trade, investment, energy, connectivity, minerals, agriculture, processing industry, ecology, science and technology, digital economy, green development, transportation, logistics and other related fields within the existing institutional frameworks such as the China-Kyrgyzstan Intergovernmental Economic and Trade Cooperation Committee and the Science and Technology Cooperation Committee.
The contracting parties will strive to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state and take necessary measures in accordance with the national laws of both parties to jointly ensure the smooth implementation of cooperation projects.
The Contracting Parties will support each other's development and provide mutual assistance when necessary.
Article 7
The contracting parties believe that intensifying people-to-people and cultural exchanges is of great significance to enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples. The contracting parties will strengthen the exchange of experience in state governance and promote cooperation in culture, education, health care, tourism, sports, media, research institutions and other areas of common interest.
The two parties will continue to strengthen cooperation in the field of emergency response and are willing to help each other in the management of major disasters.
The contracting parties support deepening local cooperation and encourage the local governments of the two countries to establish cooperative and friendly relations between provinces, states and cities.
Article 8
The contracting parties shall cooperate closely within bilateral and multilateral mechanisms in accordance with their domestic laws and their respective international obligations to jointly combat all forms of terrorism, separatism and extremism, including the "East Turkistan" terrorist forces, as well as organized crime, illegal immigration, illegal trafficking in drugs and weapons and other transnational criminal activities.
Article 9
The contracting parties will continue to deepen mutual trust in the field of defense and security, carry out military and military-technical cooperation that is not directed against third parties, strengthen military exchanges at all levels, expand mutually beneficial cooperation in the training of military personnel, and safeguard the common interests of the contracting parties and regional security.
Article 10
The contracting parties will strengthen communication and collaboration within the framework of regional and multilateral organizations and mechanisms in which both parties participate, such as the United Nations and its specialized agencies, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the China-Central Asia Mechanism, etc., and jointly commit to promoting global and regional peace, security and sustainable development, and promoting the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system.
The contracting parties will jointly actively implement the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, as well as global development initiatives, global security initiatives, global civilization initiatives, and global governance initiatives. They believe that the above concepts and initiatives are of great significance to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and maintaining world peace and security.
The contracting parties jointly oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and support and safeguard the rules-based multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. The contracting parties support placing development at the core of the WTO, jointly promote the reform of the WTO, and promote the WTO to play a greater role in global economic governance.
Article 11
This treaty does not target any third country and does not affect the rights and obligations of the contracting parties as parties to other international treaties.
Article 12
If disputes or differences arise during the interpretation and implementation of this Treaty, the contracting parties will resolve them through friendly negotiations and consultations.
Article 13
Upon reaching consensus through consultation, the Contracting Parties may supplement and amend this Treaty in the form of a separate protocol, which shall be an integral part of this Treaty and shall enter into force in accordance with the procedures stipulated in Article 14 of this Treaty.
Article 14
Both Contracting Parties shall notify the other party in writing through diplomatic channels that they have completed the domestic legal procedures for the entry into force of this Treaty. This Treaty shall enter into force on the date of receipt of the latter notification.
This treaty is valid for a long time.
Either Contracting Party may terminate this Treaty by giving written notice to the other Party through diplomatic channels. This treaty shall expire 12 months from the date of issuance of the above notification.
The "Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Kyrgyz Republic" signed in Beijing on June 24, 2002 shall become invalid as of the date of entry into force of this treaty.
This Treaty was signed in Bishkek on August 31, 2026, in duplicate, each written in the Chinese, Kyrgyz and Russian languages, and all texts are equally authentic.
People's Republic of China Kyrgyz Republic
representative representative
