BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 25. The Kyrgyz Republic has joined the Samarkand Declaration and the Regional Cooperation Action Plan for 2026–2032, TurkicWorld reports via Kabar.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, on November 23, Deputy Minister Almaz Musayev participated in the signing of the Samarkand Declaration and the Regional Cooperation Action Plan for 2026–2032 to support the sustainable use of wild fauna and flora resources and combat illegal trade in wild animals and plants.
The document was signed by five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan at the 20th Conference of the Parties to the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
The adoption of the declaration was important step demonstrating the shared commitment of the countries of the region to developing interstate cooperation aimed at preserving biodiversity and strengthening the fight against transboundary wildlife crime.
During COP 20 CITES on November 24, 2025, Musaev participated in meeting organized by the international organization TRAFFIC (non-governmental organization that monitors the illegal wildlife trade), where he presented information on the Kyrgyz Republic's achievements in implementing the provisions of the CITES Convention.
Kyrgyzstan expressed its readiness to further deepen cooperation, including the development of digital monitoring tools and strengthening measures to combat illegal trade.
Furthermore, on the sidelines of the conference, the Deputy Minister met with the ministers of environmental agencies of the Central Asian countries, the Secretary-General of the CITES Convention, and the Director-General of TRAFFIC.
During the meetings, the parties discussed prospects for strengthening regional cooperation mechanisms, the implementation of joint projects, and the further development of environmental initiatives in the region.
As noted by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the signing of the Samarkand Declaration opens new opportunities for coordinating actions, exchanging information, and pooling efforts to protect rare species and ensure sustainable management of natural resources in Central Asia.
