Bishkek, Nov. 14, 2025. /Kabar/. A delegation from the Kyrgyz Republic, led by Health Minister Erkin Checheibaev, presented key areas of development for the national healthcare system in France. The central platform of the visit was a forum held as part of the Days of Cooperation between Hospitals of France and Kyrgyzstan, bringing together leading representatives of the medical, scientific, and technological communities of the two countries.
In his speech, Erkin Checheibaev emphasized that expanding international partnerships is a priority of state healthcare policy. The minister paid special attention to the construction of a new medical city in Bishkek—the country's largest infrastructure project, which is intended to become a cutting-edge medical, educational, and scientific center.
The minister noted that the future medical city will meet modern international standards and provide a full range of medical services—from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation, training, and the use of digital technologies. The project will become the core of the national healthcare system and a platform for the implementation of innovations and high-tech solutions.
During the visit, the delegation visited several leading French clinics, where they held detailed consultations with specialized specialists.
At the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital, the parties discussed opportunities for developing cooperation in emergency neurology and post-stroke rehabilitation, as well as prospects for professional exchange between Kyrgyz and French doctors.
At the Georges Pompidou European Hospital, the delegation learned about the organization of emergency cardiac care. An agreement was reached to hold regular videoconferences to discuss complex clinical cases and share best practices.
Erkin Checheibaev also spoke at the 6th International Days of Hospital Cooperation, noting that international partnerships are already yielding tangible results—from the introduction of telemedicine and digital services to high-tech surgeries involving foreign specialists.
A separate section of the visit included a meeting with the agency Expertise France, during which prospects for cooperation in artificial intelligence, healthcare digitalization, and medical personnel training were discussed.
An important part of the program included talks at the Treasury Department of the French Ministry of Finance. The parties examined possible funding mechanisms for medical infrastructure projects and agreed to continue expert consultations to develop optimal cooperation models.
The visit concluded with a visit to one of the country's largest clinics, Foch Hospital, where issues of professional exchange, advanced training for Kyrgyz specialists, and expanded cooperation in clinical areas were discussed.
Health Minister Erkin Checheibaev's working visit to France marked an important step in strengthening Kyrgyzstan's international ties and opened up new opportunities for attracting investment, introducing modern technologies, and implementing strategic projects aimed at modernizing the country's healthcare system.