The Special Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic for Mountain Development, Dinara Kemelova, held a series of meetings with representatives of the UN and the Mountain Partnership Secretariat. Among the interlocutors were the UN Resident Coordinator Antje Grawe and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kyrgyzstan, Kim Kwang-dae. This information was announced at the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
During these meetings, Kemelova presented the main priorities of Kyrgyzstan within the framework of the Decade of Action for Mountain Development (2023–2027), highlighting the pressing issues faced by residents of mountainous areas, such as climate change, natural disasters, and challenging geographical conditions.
The key goals of the Decade were also discussed, including the updated Roadmap for 2023–2027, which aims to improve life in mountain regions by ensuring access to medical services, clean water, sanitation, energy resources, and digital services, as well as addressing other social and economic issues.
Additionally, Kemelova spoke about conducting a comprehensive study of various aspects of mountainous areas in Kyrgyzstan, including geographical, demographic, social, economic, and environmental characteristics. She also presented the initiative to create the Bishkek Global Center for Mountain Region Resilience, which will serve as an international platform for scientific and technical cooperation, attracting climate financing, and uniting the efforts of mountain countries, calling on partners for active engagement.
As part of the plans for 2026, a series of thematic round tables and forums are planned to be held in remote mountainous areas and regions of Kyrgyzstan to enhance the capacity of local authorities in sustainable development and the protection of mountain ecosystems.
During the meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Kim Kwang-dae, the prospects for bilateral cooperation in the development of renewable energy sources, organic agriculture, tourism, and the modernization of historical and cultural sites in mountainous regions were discussed, as well as the exchange of experiences with the Republic of Korea in this field.
