Bishkek and South Korea's K-water agree to work together to reduce the city's carbon footprint

Bishkek is betting on green technologies. This week, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliyev, and the vice president of the South Korean state-owned company K-water, Han Sung-yeon, signed a memorandum of understanding. The document will form the basis for joint projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and upgrade urban infrastructure.

The Bishkek authorities intend not only to modernise the infrastructure, but also to make the city more environmentally friendly. The project envisages a transition to environmentally friendly fuels, the installation of modern water-saving systems, the use of biogas and the introduction of technologies to detect and prevent gas leaks.

According to the mayor, Bishkek is gradually strengthening its economic base and expanding its budget, but the city faces challenges that require a systematic approach.

‘We hope that cooperation with our Korean partners will allow us to apply their successful experience and bring tangible benefits to our city,’ Junushaliyev said.

In turn, the vice president of K-water emphasised that the company is ready to actively participate in the implementation of the project.

‘We are confident in the success of the project and want to contribute to the sustainable development of Bishkek,’ said Han Son Yeon.

In the coming months, the parties plan to begin developing a roadmap and identify specific areas where new technologies will be implemented first.