The East Kazakhstan Region delegation proposed launching direct flights between Oskemen and Bishkek at the II Forum of Interregional Cooperation in the Kyrgyz capital. Kazakhstan Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov took part in the event.
The proposal was among the topics discussed as the regions explored tourism partnerships. The East Kazakhstan regional administration and the office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic’s plenipotentiary representative in Issyk-Kul Region signed a memorandum.
Renat Kurmambayev, deputy akim of East Kazakhstan Region, and Bakytbek Zhetigenov, the Kyrgyz President’s plenipotentiary representative in Issyk-Kul Region, also discussed joint work in the economy, agriculture, education, culture, sports and social policy.
East Kazakhstan is interested in Kyrgyzstan’s experience in organising mountain routes, developing mountaineering and ensuring traveller safety. This is relevant to areas around Muztau, the highest point of the Altai.
East Kazakhstan is ready to share its experience in maral deer breeding and pantotherapy. Kurmambayev said the natural conditions of the Issyk-Kul region could also support the development of this field in Kyrgyzstan.
The memorandum extends beyond tourism. It provides for exchanges of students and teachers, the development and implementation of joint investment projects, and support for businesses seeking to participate in various programmes. The sides also agreed to hold exhibitions and trade fairs covering the economy, agriculture, culture and tourism.
After the thematic session, businesspeople from the two countries continued talks on cooperation in B2B meetings at the press centre of Bishkek’s Congress Hall.
