17:37, 02 июля 2024, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Meerimai ALYBEKOVA
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev held talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a visit.
«The issues of cooperation between the countries of Central Asia and regional integration were touched upon, which have gained new impetus like never before. There is active political interaction; trade and cultural exchange between the peoples of Central Asia are developing. We are convinced that with the start of the implementation of large regional energy and transport projects, interaction and trade in the region will reach a higher level,» Jeenbek Kulubaev said.
Among the key topics raised were climate issues and Kyrgyzstan’s initiatives on the climate and mountain agenda.
According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the world community, including Kyrgyzstan, is now witnessing the negative consequences of climate change. Therefore, it is necessary to take possible measures to reduce risks.
«Kyrgyzstan, as a landlocked country, is actively promoting the mountain agenda at the global level, primarily at the UN. We informed the Secretary-General of the organization in detail about the initiatives and activities to protect the interests of mountainous countries on the path to sustainable development. 2022 has been declared the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development. In the same year, a resolution of the UN General Assembly was adopted, within the framework of which the years 2023-2027 were proclaimed as the Five Years of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions. With the support of the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at FAO, a global action plan has been developed, and work is underway to create a trust fund,» the head of the Foreign Ministry said.
Meeting of President Sadyr Japarov with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who arrived on a visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, took place at the state residence in Cholpon-Ata on July 2.
Recall, UN Secretary-General António Guterres went on a tour of Central Asian countries. He will visit Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. In each of the states, the Secretary-General will meet with the president and other senior government officials, as well as familiarize himself with projects related to the fight against climate change and talk to local activists.