The Jogorku Kenesh approved in the first reading a loan from the OPEC Fund for 30 million dollars

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At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 28, 2026, a draft law concerning the ratification of a loan agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the OPEC Fund was discussed and approved in the first reading. The agreement, signed on September 23, 2025, in Bishkek, is related to the "Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)" program.

This program aims to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation for residents of 126 rural settlements in the Osh, Chui, and Issyk-Kul regions. As a result of its implementation, over 425,000 people will gain access to clean water.

During the discussion of the draft law, deputies, including Kamila Talieva, Zhanibek Abirov, Azamat Isirailov, Bolot Sagynaev, Ismanali Zhoroev, Makhabat Mavlyanova, Toktobubu Ashymbaeva, Edyta Taygareva, and Gulsharkan Kultaev, clarified specific aspects of the program. They raised questions regarding the improvement of access to drinking water and sanitation in specific regions.

After a successful vote, the draft law was approved in the first reading and sent for further consideration. The ratification of this agreement will create an opportunity to attract funds from the OPEC International Development Fund, which will enable the implementation of the first phase of the program, part of global efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the field of water supply and sanitation.
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