According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the meeting was also attended by Gayane Minasyan, the World Bank's practice manager for environmental issues in Europe and Central Asia, as well as Frank van Woerden and Aida Bayalieva, leading ecology specialists and co-leaders of the AQIP project team.
Hugh Riddle emphasized the successful outcomes of joint initiatives and the positive changes in the ecology of Kyrgyzstan.
Mashiev shared information about current efforts regarding climate issues, the implementation of the mountain agenda, and measures to protect the biosphere space of Lake Issyk-Kul.
During the discussion, aspects of a $50 million funded project aimed at improving air quality in the country were also addressed.
Particular attention was given to the modernization of wastewater treatment facilities in the regions and key projects for the conservation of Kyrgyzstan's biological resources.
