Xi honored for building Kyrgyz ties

Top state award, conferred by counterpart in Bishkek, a symbol of friendship

Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov conferred the Manas Order of the First Degree on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday in recognition of his great contributions to promoting relations between the two nations.

The ceremony was held at the Ala Archa state residence in the capital, Bishkek, as part of Xi's state visit to the Central Asian country.