Kyrgyzstan and Japan Strengthen Cooperation with Agreements Worth 900 Million Yen

A ceremony for signing two agreements between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Government of Japan, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) took place at the Ministry of Finance.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the total amount of the agreements is 900 million yen, the funds will be used to develop healthcare and the education system in Kyrgyzstan, The Caspian Post reports citing Kabar.

The signed documents cover the following priority areas:

Socio-economic development program - 500 million yen

It is envisaged to supply modern medical equipment to medical institutions to improve the quality and availability of medical services throughout the country.

JDS Scholarship Program - 399 million yen

The program involves training 20 Kyrgyz civil servants in master's and doctoral programs at leading universities in Japan.

The agreements reflect the common course of Kyrgyzstan and Japan on sustainable development, strengthening human potential and modernization of key sectors of the economy. The implementation of the projects is planned for 2025.