Bishkek, Nov. 1, 2022. / Kabar /. One of the glaciers in the Issyk-Kul region was named after the founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

President Zhaparov, during a meeting with the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, told him about the plans to name glacier No. 354, located on the Ak-Shyirak ridge in the Issyk-Kul region in the Kyrgyz Republic after the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in honour of his humanitarian values and contributions, and for his significant role in strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the UAE and Kyrgyzstan.

Presidential press secretary Erbol Sultanbaev told that the head of state presented Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with a geographical name certificate and a painting depicting the glacier.

The head of state presented Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with a certificate of geographic name and a painting depicting this glacier.

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was known as a supporter of water conservation and conservation and an adherent of respect for the environment.

The decision was made as a sign of strengthening the Kyrgyz-Emirati friendship, taking into account the significant contribution of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to the establishment and development of bilateral cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the UAE.

UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the Emirati people, noting that he highly appreciates this initiative.