A formal reception, complete with full state honours, was held at the Prime Minister House to welcome the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Zhaparov, underscoring diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally greeted the visiting head of state upon his arrival at the official venue, according to official information today.

In a display of military reverence, a smartly turned out contingent of the armed forces presented a guard of honour to the esteemed dignitary.

The ceremony also featured the playing of the national anthems of both Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan.