
During his working trip to the Issyk-Kul region, President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world's largest cryptocurrency platform Binance. The president's press service reported this event.
During a joint visit to the "Karokol" ski base, Japarov emphasized the tourist opportunities of the region and its development prospects.
The president noted the strategic importance of developing ski clusters, emphasizing that this could turn Issyk-Kul into a center for international tourism, and mentioned the ongoing construction of the "Ala-Tuu Resort" cluster.
Visiting one of the highest points of the complex, the president and Changpeng Zhao enjoyed a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.
The founder of Binance positively assessed the quality of the snow cover and the level of service, noting that the region has the potential to compete with leading resorts in Europe.
The meeting concluded with an informal conversation over a cup of tea, where infrastructure projects were discussed in a more relaxed atmosphere.