On the eve of opening the Olympic Games in Beijing and the SCO Summit in Dushanbe, President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiev received mass media representatives of the People’s Republic of China, the presidential press service reported.

K.Bakiev answered journalists’ questions regarding the XXIX Summer Olympic Games, which will take place in Beijing, and the participation of sportsmen from Kyrgyzstan. Bakiev also shared his vision on further developing and strengthening Kyrgyz-Chinese relations within the framework of bilateral cooperation and within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Talking about the Olympic Games and his participation in its opening ceremony, President Bakiev said:

“The Olympic Games – it is, undoubtedly, an important event on a global scale for all peaceful and leading humanity. It pleases us the XXIX Olympic Games will be hosted by China. I think it is a sign of recognition of China’s merits in the world. I am sure the Olympic Games will be held at the very high organized level. We are thankful to our Chinese friends for invitation to participate in important Olympic events. It would be keen pleasure for me to attend opening of the Olympic Games in Beijing”.

As for cooperation within the framework of SCO, the head of state emphasized:

“The Organization has great future. SCO activities are expanding and covers now not only issues of security but also trade-economic and cultural fields”.