Bishkek, Oct. 22, 2026 /Kabar/. On October 20, the Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, Kanatbek Chynybaev participated in regional forum, meeting of the heads of emergency agencies from Central Asian countries held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
During the forum, participants discussed strengthening regional cooperation in the prevention and response to emergency situations, disaster risk reduction, the improvement of early warning systems, and joint responses to transboundary emergencies.
In his remarks, Kanatbek Chynybaev emphasized the importance of the practical implementation of joint initiatives. He placed particular focus on the prevention of transboundary mudflows and floods, the development of monitoring and forecasting systems, and the strengthening of coordination among the emergency agencies of Central Asian countries.
On the sidelines of the forum, the minister held a bilateral meeting with Sergey Makarov, head of the regional program "Climate Risk Management in Central Asia," implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
The parties discussed the outcomes of ongoing cooperation and prospects for its further development, including the enhancement of early warning systems, the introduction of modern monitoring and forecasting technologies, and the strengthening of the technical and human resource capacity of Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Following the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in continuing their partnership and implementing joint projects aimed at reducing disaster risks and improving public safety.
