Bishkek, October 22, 2026 /Kabar/. An international seminar to evaluate work carried out under the AFACI project took place in Bishkek on October 22. Ministry of water resources, agriculture, and processing industry reports.
The event was attended by Adilet Sotovaldiev, Director of the Veterinary, Livestock Development, Pasture, and Fodder Service, and Rakhat Ibraev, Director of the Kyrgyz Research Institute of Livestock and Pastures.
The seminar brought together representatives from Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as specialists from relevant institutions in the Republic of Korea.
The primary objective of the event was to discuss and analyze the results of the AFACI project, facilitate the exchange of experience and achievements among participating countries, and identify promising areas for future cooperation.
During the seminar, participants reviewed the outcomes of the work completed, discussed existing challenges, and explored potential solutions.
for information: The Asian Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (AFACI) is an intergovernmental and multilateral cooperation body that works to improve food production and sustainable agriculture across Asia through knowledge and technology sharing.
Member Countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and South Korea (with broader regional collaboration involving Pakistan and Tajikistan).