Bishkek, Nov. 10, 2026. /Kabar/. Ulan Mamatkanov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, attended a ceremonial event dedicated to Science Day, held at the National Academy of Sciences.
The event was attended by academicians, directors of scientific institutes, and representatives of the scientific community.
Speaking at the event, Ulan Mamatkanov noted that today, a nation's competitiveness is determined by knowledge, technology, and intellectual capacity. Therefore, science is viewed as the strategic foundation for economic development, technological innovation, and national security.
"The state expects science to provide a scientific basis for the country's development directions, to identify potential risks in advance, and to develop practical recommendations for state decision-making. Areas such as the preservation of glaciers and water resources, the protection of the Issyk-Kul ecosystem, energy, agriculture, industry, and healthcare as well as digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology require special attention," he said.
