BISHKEK, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday in the resort town of Cholpon-Ata in Kyrgyzstan to discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation, according to the president's press service.

Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan places high priority on strengthening its partnership with Russia, underscoring the relationship as one of alliance and strategic cooperation.

Russia remains Kyrgyzstan's most important trade and economic partner, Japarov said, adding that Russia's direct investment in Kyrgyzstan continues to grow, making it the largest investor in the Central Asian economy.

Lavrov, for his part, affirmed Russia's willingness to expand cooperation in key areas.