CHOLPON-ATA, Kyrgyzstan: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday held talks with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev here over further strengthening relations between the two countries.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Kyrgyzstan, which is of great significance to linking the past and the future, said Wang.Over the past 30 years, China-Kyrgyzstan relations have withstood various risks and challenges, their traditional friendship has grown stronger and their practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results, which bring important benefits to people of the two countries, said Wang.