According to the press service of the Cabinet, over the past two decades, more than 300 Kyrgyz citizens have received education at prestigious Japanese universities such as Ritsumeikan, Meiji, Tsukuba, Hiroshima, and the Japan International University. The training covered various fields, including public administration, economic policy, information technology, and international relations. Graduates of this program now hold key positions in government institutions, international organizations, and academic circles.
Kasymaliev expressed confidence in the need for further development of the program, noting the importance of Japanese economic experience for Kyrgyzstan. As he pointed out, by the end of 2025, a GDP growth of 11.1% is expected for the republic, while the average annual real growth over the past four years has been 10.2%. “We are striving for an economic miracle, which we have called the ‘Snow Leopard Leap,’” he added.
Furthermore, the head of the government emphasized that Kyrgyz citizens are eager to adopt the Japanese model, which successfully combines state planning with business interests. He expressed gratitude to the Embassy of Japan and the organizations JICA and JICE for their ongoing support of the program.
