The delegation from Kyrgyzstan, led by the special representative of the president on mountain issues, Dinara Kemelova, actively participated in these events.
According to the president's press service, the main goal of the Congress is to find an optimal balance between innovation, sustainable development, and the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage of mountain regions. This event brought together representatives from governments, experts, and industry specialists from mountain countries to discuss sustainable tourism.
During a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of the Principality of Andorra, Xavier Espot Zamora, Dinara Kemelova conveyed a message from President Sadyr Japarov, which included an invitation to participate in the second global mountain summit "Bishkek+25" in 2027, as well as a proposal to expand the partnership between the two mountain countries in promoting the mountain agenda on the international stage.
At the event, Kemelova also held talks with the Secretary-General of the "UN Tourism" Organization, Sheikha Al Nuwais, where issues of supporting mountain communities in tourism were discussed, including the development of cultural and historical sites.
The special representative of the president emphasized the need to unlock the potential of Kyrgyzstan's mountain territories, among which the historical sites of the Great Silk Road hold particular significance. Plans for creating infrastructure related to the Battle of Talas and other cultural monuments in mountainous areas were also discussed. Issues of ecotourism, agritourism, geoparks, as well as education and capacity building for mountain communities were also at the center of discussions.
Within the framework of the Mountain Partnership forum, bilateral meetings are being held with official representatives from Andorra, Germany, Switzerland, Montenegro, Italy, as well as organizations such as UNEP and OSCE. The aim of these meetings is to promote bilateral and multilateral cooperation, gain support for Kyrgyzstan's mountain initiatives, and actively involve international organizations and experts in preparing for the "Bishkek+25" summit.
In particular, during discussions with the German delegation, the prospects for protecting mountain ecosystems and international cooperation within climate and financial platforms were considered. Additionally, in a meeting with the Director of the European Regional Office of the UN Environment Programme, Arnold Kreilhuber, practical aspects of involving UNEP in the preparation for the summit in Bishkek, promoting environmental projects, including the conservation of the snow leopard, as well as protecting mountain ecosystems were discussed.
