Erbil:Bishkek Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev delivered Kyrgyzstan's national statement at the Leaders' Summit of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

According to 24.kg News Agency, Kasymaliev reaffirmed Kyrgyzstan's commitment to COP31 priorities, emphasizing the country's efforts in renewable energy development, sustainable natural resource use, climate resilience, and the global mountain agenda. He highlighted a significant gap between the climate adaptation financing needs of developing mountainous countries and the international support they receive.

Kyrgyzstan supports agreements reached at recent climate conferences to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually in climate finance by 2035 and to triple funding for climate adaptation measures. Kasymaliev stressed the need to simplify access to climate finance and remove administrative barriers.

He also addressed the conservation of unique ecosystems like Issyk-Kul Lake, referencing President Sadyr Japarov's initiative at the UN General Assembly to establish an international trust fund for its conservation, starting with a $10 million contribution from Kyrgyzstan. Kasymaliev called on international organizations, donor countries, and the private sector to support this initiative.

The Cabinet Chairman stressed the importance of cooperation among mountainous countries and advocated for an annual Dialogue on Mountains and Climate Change under the UN Framework Convention. Kyrgyzstan proposed establishing a global center for mountain region resilience to consolidate resources for practical projects.

Adylbek Kasymaliev extended an invitation to attend the Second Global Mountain Summit, scheduled for October 2027 in Bishkek. More than 190 countries, including 102 world leaders, are represented at COP31.