Shorouk Express
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, June 5. President of
Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov expressed interest in implementing joint
environmental and scientific projects with Russia’s Tatarstan
Respublic, Trend
reports via the administration of the president of Kyrgyzstan.
He made the remark during a bilateral meeting with the Head of
Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, who arrived to participate in the 9th
meeting of the Steering Committee of the Global Snow Leopard and
Ecosystem Protection Program in Cholpon-Ata.
Zhaparov highlighted the dynamic development and strengthening
of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Tatarstan within the
framework of Kyrgyz-Russian strategic partnership.
The sides discussed the deepening of cooperation in the
economic, environmental, and cultural-humanitarian spheres, with
special attention paid to joint initiatives, industrial
cooperation, tourism ties, and collaboration in environmental
protection and the conservation of the snow leopard.
The Kyrgyz president emphasized the country’s strong commitment
to nature protection, environmental sustainability, climate
resilience, and biodiversity preservation. In this context, he
expressed particular interest in launching joint environmental and
scientific initiatives with Tatarstan.
In turn, Minnikhanov supported the proposed initiatives and
stressed the importance of further expanding cooperation in the
fields of ecology, climate resilience, and biodiversity.
He also referenced the Kazan Resolution adopted in March this
year, aimed at promoting international cooperation in these
areas.
Special focus was placed on strengthening bilateral relations,
with Minnikhanov reaffirming interest in enhancing economic,
cultural, and scientific ties. He highlighted the importance of
launching joint business missions, digital projects, and
educational initiatives.
Meanwhile, the head of Tatarstan expressed readiness to
contribute to creating favorable conditions for the residence and
employment of Kyrgyz citizens.
Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their shared
commitment to boosting bilateral cooperation and enhancing
interregional ties within the broader Kyrgyz-Russian partnership
framework.
