In the first reading, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh supported the financing agreement, which is part of the "One Health" program. The goal of this program is to prevent pandemics, support the resilience of food systems, and protect the health of ecosystems in Central Asia.
This document was signed between Kyrgyzstan and the International Development Association, as well as with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
The Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, reported that Kyrgyzstan will receive $30 million in the form of a loan and $1.79 million as a grant.
The loan funds are provided for a term of 50 years with a 10-year grace period and a zero interest rate. The loan must be repaid by December 15, 2074.
Kerimaliev noted that the first phase of the project includes three key components.
- Combating zoonotic infections: improving disease monitoring in animals, developing effective diagnostic and treatment methods, raising awareness of the risks of transmission of infections from animals to humans.
- Preventing antimicrobial resistance: rational use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine and healthcare, developing alternative treatment methods, preventing the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- Ensuring food safety: improving sanitary conditions at all stages of production and processing, enhancing product quality control.
