Kyrgyz soldiers well trained for Beijing V-J Day parade

GRAND HONOR AND GLORY

With 10 honor medals on his uniform, Imanaliev participated in a number of foreign countries' military parades, including in Moscow's Red Square. While speaking of the upcoming grand parade in Beijing, he was full of expectations.

"For me it is a great honor to take part in the grand military parade at the famous Tiananmen Square to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the great victory. This is my first time to go to China. And we are ready now," he said with a glimpse of glory in eyes.

Melis said that in recent years Kyrgyzstan and China have had increasing military exchanges, which have benefited both sides.

"Honor and Glory" is a hottest topic among the soldiers, Melis said. "Everyone wants to do the best in the parade, and to gain honor for their own country."

About the role the Chinese people played in the World Anti-Fascist War, Melis said that both May 9 and Sept 3 are important days for the world as memorable days of the victory against Fascism.

"Fascism is an evil and threat to all mankind. And with our joint efforts and fight we won together. So now to jointly celebrate the overall victory is a very good decision," said Melis. "As commander of the National Guard, I will personally accompany my soldiers in the parade in Beijing."

Meanwhile, the Kyrgyz people and media also hope to watch the Sept 3 parade live. Kyrgyzstan's most widely circulated newspaper Bishkek Evening and other media have begun to inform their readers of the ways to watch the parade.

Sbietlana Lapteva, a reporter of Bishkek Evening, told Xinhua that the Kyrgyz people want to see their own soldiers marching in front of the broad Tiananmen Square, together with Chinese soldiers who deeply impressed the world on the Red Square in May this year.