Last week (September 5, 2025), a roundtable was held in Osh dedicated to the implementation of the Five-Year Action Plan for the Development of the Mountain Regions of the Kyrgyz Republic (2023–2027). The event was attended by the Special Representative of the President for Mountain Agenda Issues Dinara Kemelova, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in Osh region Elchibek Jantaev, representatives of local self-government bodies, and international organizations, including UNDP.

At this important event, the Coordinator of the Regional Investment Councils (RICs) for the southern regions, Myktybek Osmonaliev, delivered a presentation.

In his presentation, he emphasized that Osh region possesses strategic potential, including rich agro-climatic resources, a favorable transit position, and unique biodiversity. At the same time, the region faces serious challenges such as population outflow, natural disaster risks, insufficient infrastructure, and degradation of natural resources.

Within the framework of the Five-Year Action Plan, Osmonaliev highlighted that RICs can serve as a connecting platform for promoting priority sectors - deep processing of agricultural products, development of eco- and rural tourism, introduction of small hydropower plants, as well as tapping into transit and logistics potential.

The Secretariat of the Business Development and Investments Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic views the integration of the goals of the Five-Year Action Plan with the mechanisms of the RICs as a key step in advancing “green” investments, supporting local initiatives, and introducing technologies to reduce disaster risks. This approach will not only enhance the resilience of mountain regions but also transform them into a space of opportunities for both business and the population.