A member of parliament proposed a mandatory permit for climbs above 6,000 meters

Emil Toktoshev, a member of the Jogorku Kenesh, has proposed introducing a mandatory permit for climbing above 6,000 meters. The document aims to ensure that climbing high mountains is safe, environmentally friendly, and transparent for tourists and local residents.

In his opinion, this will make it possible to track climbers' routes, reduce the risk of accidents, and preserve fragile high-mountain ecosystems. The money from the permits is planned to be used for infrastructure development, rescue operations, and nature conservation.

“The adoption of the law will create a balance between safety, nature conservation, and the development of mountaineering. This will make Kyrgyzstan more attractive to tourists and investors,” the deputy believes.

The draft law does not require budget funding and has already been posted for public discussion on the parliament's website.

The bill was introduced in the wake of the tragic accident involving Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna on Pobeda Peak. At an altitude of more than 7,000 KGS, she broke her leg and was unable to descend on her own. Rescuers tried to help her for almost two weeks. Italian climber Luca Sinigaglia died during the operation, and attempts to deliver rescuers by helicopter were unsuccessful due to rough landing conditions and weather. Victory Peak is considered one of the most difficult climbs in the world.