Prince Rahim Aga Khan paid an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic at the invitation of President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. During the meeting, the activities of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in the Kyrgyz Republic were discussed, highlighting a shared desire to deepen cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation, improving education and economic opportunities, and protecting mountainous areas, including their ecosystems, cultural heritage, habitat, and overall quality of life. AKDN agencies have been active in the Kyrgyz Republic for more than two decades helping to improve the quality of life. An Agreement of Cooperation was ratified by parliament in 2001, creating an enabling environment for joint efforts towards sustainable and inclusive development.