A delegation from Kyrgyzstan, led by Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Sanjar Bolotov and Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Akylbek Mazaripov, arrived in South Korea to launch the Strengthening Climate Resilience through Introduction of Innovative Smart Techniques in Flood and Drought Management in Central Asia Project, the press office of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan reported.
The delegation met with the Siheung Mayor. The Smart City system that can warn of floods was presented to the Kyrgyz officials. Mayor Lim Byung-taek and the Kyrgyz ministers agreed on the areas of further cooperation, including the possibility of establishing twin town relationship between Siheung and one of the cities of the Republic.
A meeting with Co-Chairperson of the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Sang Hyup Kim and Deputy Director General at the Global Green Growth Institute Helena McLeod took place. Kim emphasised the important role of Kyrgyzstan as a strategic partner for Korea, noting the similarity of geographical conditions and flood related hazards. He said South Korea’s experience in disaster management could be particularly useful for Kyrgyzstan.
Kim announced the plans of the K-Water Corporation to participate in the modernisation of the water management system of Kyrgyzstan and expressed hope that cooperation between the two countries will continue to strengthen and expand.
