This document was signed by Eduard Kubatov and Vladimir Agafonov — the leaders of the two federations. They noted that this agreement marks the beginning of a new era in the development of mountain sports in the country.
Photo of the Federation of Sports Tourism. Eduard Kubatov and Vladimir Agafonov
“Previously, mountaineering and sports tourism developed in parallel, but now, by combining our efforts, we will be able to achieve a synergistic effect,” the federations stated.
According to information from the Federation of Sports Tourism, the cooperation will lead to the following results:
- The unification of resources and experience will enable the implementation of large-scale projects that would be impossible to carry out alone, such as organizing international expeditions and festivals, building new mountain shelters, and creating complex tourist routes.
- Joint work on methodologies and conducting training courses for guides and rescuers will significantly improve safety levels in the mountains, making hikes more comfortable for nature lovers.
- Strengthening Kyrgyzstan's image as one of the best destinations for mountaineering, trekking, and adventure tourism on the international stage.
- Creating a unified training program for young athletes, exchanging coaching practices, and organizing joint competitions for youth will allow for the growth of a new generation of strong climbers and tourists in the country.
