Bishkek, Dec. 3, 2025. /Kabar/. Kyrgyzstan presented its experience in preserving rare animal and plant species at the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES in Samarkand, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision reports.
According to the ministry, the Kyrgyz delegation participated in the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), where it presented its national experience in biodiversity conservation and the restoration of rare species.
Erkinbek Mamaev, Head of the Wildlife Department of the Department of Bioresources, gave presentation on the progress of the goitered gazelle reintroduction in the country. "Restoring the goitered gazelle population is a key element of comprehensive measures to strengthen the numbers of wild ungulates in Kyrgyzstan. This work also plays an important role in the conservation of the snow leopard, for which the goitered gazelle is one of the main prey species," he emphasized.
During his speech, Kyrgyzstan actively work in the international arena on biodiversity conservation and the protection of vulnerable animal species.
Mamaev also addressed the conference committees, presenting proposals aimed at increasing the accessibility and effectiveness of international guidelines for wildlife trade controls.
"The conference also included a bilateral meeting between the Kyrgyz delegation and representatives of Malta. The parties discussed strengthening transport controls, sharing experiences, and further developing bilateral cooperation in wildlife conservation," the department noted.