Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev held a working meeting with representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Seoul Institute in the capital's municipality.
The main topic of discussion was the project «Creating a sustainable urban transport system to achieve carbon neutrality in Bishkek».

Within the framework of the meeting, the parties considered the main goals and objectives of the project, among which - development and implementation of medium- and long-term strategy for the development of the urban transport system, integration of modern technologies and approaches to transport management, including optimisation of public transport routes, introduction of monitoring systems and data analysis to improve the efficiency of traffic flows, increasing accessibility and safety of the transport system for all categories of users.

They also touched upon such issues as the active involvement of all stakeholders, including local communities, businesses and non-governmental organisations, which will make it possible to take into account the diverse needs of citizens and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable transport system, increasing the environmental sustainability of the urban transport system through the introduction of environmentally friendly public transport and the development of infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. These measures will help to reduce air pollution and improve the quality of life of city dwellers.

The Head of the capital stressed the importance of this project for the capital and the whole country, noting that successful implementation of the initiative will not only improve transport infrastructure, but will also contribute to environmental protection, strengthen international cooperation and increase the investment attractiveness of the city.
KOICA representatives presented the project implementation plan and mechanisms of interaction with municipal authorities. The Seoul Institute, one of the key partners, shared practical recommendations on the application of innovative technologies and presented the project concept.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed on further coordination of actions and information exchange for timely and effective launch of the project.

The project ‘Creation of a Sustainable Urban Transport System to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in Bishkek’ is implemented under the programme ‘Q-DEEP (Track 1) - Public Cooperation Project’. It is aimed at strengthening the partnership between Kyrgyzstan and Korea in the field of environmental and infrastructure development.

Also within the framework of the project, professors from the Seoul Institute conducted training lectures and seminars in the field of urban transport development.