On December 11, 2024, the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Pakistan organized a special event to commemorate International Mountain Day. The event highlighted Kyrgyzstan’s efforts in implementing the “Five-Year Plan for the Development of Mountain Regions (2023-2027)”, showcasing initiatives to promote sustainable mountain development.
Kyrgyzstan’s Commitment to Mountain Conservation
Ambassador Avaazbek Atakhanov opened the event by reading a message from President Sadyr Japarov, who emphasized Kyrgyzstan’s socio-economic achievements over the past four years. Special focus was given to climate change initiatives, particularly efforts to protect mountains and glaciers.
The ambassador highlighted Kyrgyzstan’s participation in global climate discussions, including:
🔹 COP29 World Leaders’ Summit (November 12, 2024, in Baku), where President Japarov addressed the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
🔹 A high-level dialogue on mountains and climate change (November 13, 2024), jointly organized by Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, and Nepal, which resulted in an updated Declaration on Climate Change, Mountains, and Glaciers.
Ambassador Atakhanov invited Pakistan, as a fellow mountainous country, to join Kyrgyzstan in international efforts to protect mountain ecosystems.
Event Highlights
📽 Video presentations on Kyrgyzstan’s national and international initiatives for mountain conservation.
📸 Photo exhibition showcasing mountain landscapes and environmental projects.
🥘 Traditional Kyrgyz cuisine tasting, offering guests an authentic cultural experience.
🏕 Display of a Kyrgyz yurt, traditional clothing, and information on Kyrgyzstan’s tourism potential.
The event gathered over 20 representatives from Pakistani ministries, government agencies, NGOs, and media outlets, including Meher Kashif Younis, the Honorary Consul of Kyrgyzstan in Pakistan.
This celebration served as a platform to strengthen Kyrgyz-Pakistani cooperation in mountain conservation and sustainable development, fostering a shared commitment to protecting vulnerable ecosystems for future generations.
