On March 04, 2024, in Bishkek, in the building of the «Hyatt Hotel», a national dialogue was held designed to provide a platform for discussions on issues of comprehensive development of the Batken region with the participation of representatives of the government of the Kyrgyz Republic, donors, international organizations, financial institutions and civil society.

The purpose of the event was to discuss possible joint efforts, exchange experiences and formulate strategic initiatives for a coordinated and holistic approach that promotes sustainable and inclusive development of the Batken region, strengthening sustainability and prosperity in the region.

The event was attended by Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Batken region Abdikarim Alimbayev, UN representatives, UNDP Deputy Administrator for Europe and the CIS Ivana Zhivkovich, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov and others.

At the presentation “Comprehensive Development of the Batken Region,” the main advantages of investing in socio-economic projects and facilities in the region were highlighted. Donors, in turn, expressed interest in cooperation in various fields, such as medicine and the green economy.

It is expected that the discussions and partnerships established at the national dialogue will have a long-term impact on the development of the Batken region, creating conditions for a dignified and prosperous life for its population.

The representative of the Hungarian-Kyrgyz Development Fund at the event was a member of the board - Kurmanov Kanat Maratbekovich.