This agreement was signed on July 11, 2025, in Bishkek between the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Development Association, as well as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which acts as the administrator of the Trust Fund intended for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
The draft law was presented by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. The Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, emphasized that the law aims to improve the health of the population and animals, as well as to protect the country's environment.
According to him, the "Phase 1" project includes three main components aimed at combating zoonotic infections, preventing antimicrobial resistance, and ensuring food safety.
To implement this project, funding of $30 million is provided in the form of loan funds, as well as $1.79 million in the form of a grant. The loan funds will be provided for a period of 50 years with a ten-year grace period and a zero interest rate.
