BISHKEK, Aug. 25, 2017 / Kabar /. President Almazbek Atambayev congratulated the participants of the International Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Forum and expressed gratitude for the attention paid to the importance of this event for the entire world community.
The President said in his speech that snow leopard is a sacred animal for the Kyrgyz people and a vivid symbol of mountain ecosystem.
"Today, the conservation and increase of the snow leopard population is the main issue for all of us. And it is gratifying that the world community shares our concern about the threat of the snow leopard disappearing," Atambayev said.
He said that the holding of the First World Snow Leopard Protection Forum in Bishkek in 2013 and the adoption of the Global Program for the Protection of the Snow Leopard and Ecosystems laid the foundation for effective interaction between countries of the snow leopard habitat, international organizations and financial institutions.
The International Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Forum has officially started today in Bishkek. The large scale-event is held at Ala-Archa state residence with the participation of President Atambayev and representatives of international organizations of 12 snow leopard habitat countries.
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