Antalya, Nov. 12, 2026. /Kabar/. During the Leaders' Summit held as part of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev called on international development institutions, donor countries, and the private sector to join Kyrgyzstan's initiative to preserve Issyk-Kul lake and support joint efforts.
The chairman noted that on September 22, 2026, at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, President Sadyr Zhaparov announced an initiative to establish a special international trust fund for the preservation of Issyk-Kul lake.
Furthermore, a decision has been made to allocate 10 million US dollars from the state budget to launch the fund's operations. “While admiring the beautiful nature of Antalya, I was reminded of the pearl of our homeland — Issyk-Kul lake. Despite the great geographical distance between them, these two unique natural treasures are united by a shared responsibility: to preserve the purity of their waters and to protect their aquatic areas and shores from pollution. For us, preserving Issyk-Kul lake is not merely an environmental issue; it is a profound responsibility toward future generations,” said Kasymaliev.
