FROM News Kyrgyzstan JUNE – JULY 2017 ● NUMBER 25(89) ● THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC JICA organized photo exhibition dedicated to the 25th PAGE2- 3 anniversary of Japan-Kyrgyz diplomatic relations COUNTRY PROJECTS th 4 Coordination Committee JICA and SAEPF planted trees in Balykchy Asian Judo Championship Photo exhibition in Ala-Too square in Bishkek city. On June 8, 2017 on the Ala-Too Square in Bishkek, the photo exhibi- nd tion in the framework of events opened to commemorate the 25th anniversary of The 2 Abdu- Japan-Kyrgyz diplomatic relations. razakov Forum The photo exhibition displayed photos of the most significant moments in the history of relations between Japan and the Kyrgyz Republic. Thanks to human ties, the friendship between our peoples is getting stronger. The photo exhibition lasted from June 8-27, 2017.● Improvement of CBO “Bugu ene” FRO News M Kyrgyzstan Country Report JUNE - JULY 2017 ● NUMBER 25(89) ● THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC Page 2 PROJECT NEWS Fourth Joint Coordination Committee "JICA is considering the allocation of grant to the bridge on the Urmaral River Talas – Taraz – Suusamyr." Parliament considered allocation of Japan 4 billion 288 million Japanese yen or about 38.2 million dollars for anti-avalanche protection on the Bishkek - Osh road. Accor- ding to Zhussubaliev A., when developing projects, the Japa- nese side works very carefully. According to him, JICA's engi- neering solutions are expensive, but very modern, and will serve in the future for many years. www.tazabek.kg During JCC meeting June 21, 2017 Fourth Joint Coordi- Implemented since with non-wood forest nation Committee Meet- 2015 and promotes products such as apples "Meeting was held with the new ing of Japan Internation- business activities with and apricots. rector of KNU Kanat Sadykov and the Chief Representative of al Cooperation Agency forest products in 11 During the Joint Coordi- JICA in the Kyrgyz Republic." (JICA) Project for Devel- target forestry enter- nation Committee Meet- This meeting was about further opment of Rural Busi- prises of Kyrgyzstan. ing participants dis- development of cooperation bet- ween the KNU and JICA, as well ness with Forest Prod- High priority is given to cussed and approved the as the role of the Kyrgyz-Japan ucts in the Kyrgyz Re- activities leading to the Project activities plan as Center at the KNU in strengt- public was held on May promotion of involve- well as the structure of hening intergovernmental relations. Kanat Sadykov noted 30, 2017 at the State ment among private the Nationwide Forest that the project "Kyrgyz-Japan Agency on Environment enterprises in joint products Business Action Center" is a real help in the Protection and Forestry forestry management Plan that will be devel- development of human under the Government of (JFM) as tenants of oped by 2018.● resources in Kyrgyzstan. the Kyrgyz Republic. state forest land and www.knu.org JICA Project has been investors in business June 7, 2017 "Volunteers from JICA and Australia teach medical specia- lists in Kyrgyzstan modern JICA and SAEPF planted trees in Balykchy methods of rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy." Two-week training of medical young generations in the notion of specialists took place in the caring for the environment that in- rehabilitation center of Ak-Suu Issyk-Kul regional hospital. cludes spiritual and ethical values of JICA volunteers, who worked the Kyrgyz people and shaping a con- for more than a year in temporary environmental mindset. Kyrgyzstan, said: "It is very Representatives of the Department on important for us to hold practical sessions where, Forest Ecosystem Development of the together with the participants of State Agency on Environment Protec- the training, we not only tion and Forestry (SAEPF), state or- examine children, but most importantly, together with ganizations of Issyk-Kul oblast and parents, we develop an youth of Balykchy city took an active individual plan". Planting tree ceremony part in the event.● www.24.org May 26, 2017 On May 18, 2017 JICA Project for Development of Rural Business with Forest Products participated in the CALENDA poplar planting ceremony held in Balykchy Forestry enterprise. R* The ceremony was organized in con- AUGUST junction with the Year of Morality, *dates may be changed Education and Culture in the Kyrgyz- stan and with the purpose of educating Participants of the ceremony FRO News M Kyrgyzstan Country Report JUNE - JULY 2017 ● NUMBER 25(89) ● THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC Page 3 11th Asian cadet and 18th Asian Junior Judo Championship Award Ceremony. A fight between the representatives of Japan and Korea. Fight between the representatives of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. “11th Asian cadet & 18th Asian Junior Judo Championships” was held between July 13th and 16th, 2017 at Gazprom in Bishkek. 332 junior judo wrestlers participated in this championship from 18 countries, including 14 Japanese wrestlers. As with all teams, the Kyrgyz Republic and Japan showed good fights. These are all indicators of diligent trainings and well-coordinated work. We wish to all participants of the championship confidence in their abilities and beautiful victories! ● The 2nd Abdurazakov Forum, dedicated to 80th anniversary of his birth USSR, being the Chairman of the demic figures of Japan, much Friendship Society Kyrgyzstan- has been said about the estab- Japan he made a great contribu- lishment of Japanese-Kyrgyz tion to the development of friend- relations after the collapse of the ly relationship between Japan and USSR and his role in strengthen- Kyrgyzstan. ing friendly relations between Extraordinary and Plenipoten- our countries. Chief Representa- tiary Ambassador of Japan in the tive of JICA Kyrgyz Republic Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Yoshihiro Office, Mr. Kikuchi Kazuhiko, Yamamura, contemporaries and delivered a speech on the history apprentice of the diplomat at- of the ODA and JICA activities in tended the Forum, and shared the Kyrgyz Republic, in connec- Participants of the Forum tion with the 25th anniversary of nd warm memories of the diplomat, On June 23, 2017 the 2 the establishment of diplomatic Abdurazakov Forum dedicated to noting his outstanding diplomatic tactics and savvy. Ex-Prime Min- relations between the Kyrgyz the 80th anniversary of a promi- Republic and Japan.● nent state and public figure of ister Muraliev A. M., MP, Mr. the former USSR and the Kyrgyz Artikbaev O. M, ex-Ambassador of Republic Mr. Abdurazakov the Kyrgyz Republic in Japan, Mr. Ishenbai Abdurazakovich, Moldogaziev R. T., and other par- aprominent state and public ticipants remembered him as an figure of the former USSR and experienced diplomat who was the Kyrgyz Republic, was held at well versed in foreign and domes- the Bishkek Humanitarian Uni- tic politics, noting his services to versity. In the 70s Abdurazakov the people and his contribution to I. A. worked in the Soviet Em- the formation of the diplomatic bassy in Japan, later –as a Con- service of the KR. sul General of the USSR in Sap- Since Abdurazakov had close ties poro. After the collapse of the with the political, public and aca- FRO News M Kyrgyzstan Project News JUNE - JULY 2017 ● NUMBER 25(89) ● THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC Page 4 Improvement of CBO “Bugu-ene” in the frame of OVOP Recently, with the cooperation of OVOP project, “Bugu-ene” on improvement of working environ- ment and producing space. To realize these reforms, “Bugu-ene” saves 10% of income from sales every month. Ms. Mairamkul, the leader of “Bugu-ene” says: “Having a reserve fund is a huge advantage for us. Now we can improve our working environment and purchase Renewed working place for the reserved fund. Women of CBO “Bugu-ene” new equipment. We have changed windows, floor In 2011, a group of women in covers and installed more shelves. Tasma village joined the OVOP We want to learn how to effectively association and started producing apply the Japanese approach to soap from natural herbs alongside maintaining the cleanliness and with JICA volunteers. They called order which is called "Seiri and their group “Bugu-ene”. The nature Seiton". We are going to continue of Tasma village has rich sources of working in this direction. A com- ingredients for producing 12 varie- fortable and convenient working ties of soaps that are popular environment brings efficient work among local people and tourists. Process of soap producing and a good motivating factor. ● On JICA project training farm are blooming and ripening fruits of different kinds of vegetables News from Kyrgyzstan is a bimonthly The JICA project for promotion of exportable vegetable seed newsletter that focuses on JICA’s interna- production is working on seasonal cross-breeding of vegetable crops at tional perspectives and its involvement in the demonstration site of the project in the Sokuluk district. The mo- local economic development. This newslet- ment of flowering can be seen in the photos. ter details the work of JICA in the Kyrgyz Republic. Editors for Kyrgyzstan edition: Mr. Kazu- hiko Kikuchi, Chief Representative, Ms. Aikerim Doolbekova, PR Assistant JICA Kyrgyz Republic Office 15 Razzakov str., Bishkek, Kyrgyz Repub- lic, Tel +996-312-900270; Fax +996-312- 900279; E-mail: [email protected] Website : www.jica.go.jp JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) is the world’s largest bilateral aid Trainees in TOT Training farm agency providing various forms of assis- tance in over 150 countries around the world. Squash Onion .