CAREC Institute Participates in the “Green Economy – 2024” Regional Forum in Bishkek
At the invitation of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Kabir Jurazoda, Director of the CAREC Institute, participated in the Regional Forum “Green Economy – 2024: “Green path for the development of Central Asia 2024″, and the Scientific and Practical Conference titled “Fundamentals of the Economic Miracle – 2030: Jump of the Kyrgyz Leopard” held in Bishkek on October 23-24, 2024. This event celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Kyrgyz Republic’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce and aimed to enhance regional cooperation in key areas of the green economy, including green energy, sustainable tourism, green construction, and waste management, while fostering collaborative regional initiatives.
The Forum provided a vital platform for sharing successful green technology solutions and promoting regional cooperation toward a sustainable future. With over 500 participants, the Forum brought together international green economy experts, development partners, government representatives, and business leaders. The opening and congratulatory speeches were delivered by Mr. Akylbek Japarov, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Mr. Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, along with the leadership of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the Ministry of Energy, various business associations and international organizations.
During the forum’s Scientific and Practical Conference titled “Fundamentals of the Economic Miracle-2030: Jump of the Kyrgyz Leopard”, Mr. Kabir Jurazoda delivered a presentation on “Trade and Transport Corridors in the CAREC Region.” He emphasized the importance of CAREC corridors in boosting regional trade and connectivity, highlighting key achievements such as the 2022 roadmap to enhance the Middle (Transcaspian) Corridor and the establishment of the “China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway” office in Bishkek in 2024. Mr. Jurazoda addressed the challenges in corridor development, calling for improved procedural efficiency, greener transportation, and better integration of local economies. He emphasized the importance of governance, digitalization, and coordination, noting that sustainable practices and regional collaboration are essential for long-term economic growth.