Bishkek, Dec. 9, 2024. /Kabar/. A meeting was held in Bishkek between Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers - Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev and Ambassador of Switzerland to Kyrgyzstan Olivier Bangerter.
The ministry reported that Bangerter noted the high level, as well as the importance of the national water forum, which was recently held in the Issyk-Kul region and expressed hope for fruitful cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland in the field of agriculture and water resources.
The sides also discussed joint projects between Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland.
In particular, Bangerter expressed support for the projects of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry in the field of general access to drinking water, as well as irrigation issues.
Ambassador Bangerter stated that Switzerland is ready to grant USD 20 million for a project on access to drinking water in Kyrgyzstan.
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