President Sadyr Japarov delivered a festive speech at Ala-Too Square to mark the occasion of Nowruz. He emphasized the importance of honoring the past and the centuries-old heritage of the Kyrgyz people. Nowruz, the spring festival symbolizing renewal, was celebrated with joy and anticipation after a long winter.
Japarov extended his heartfelt congratulations to his compatriots, heralding new hopes and aspirations. He highlighted the agricultural activities undertaken by the people leading up to the celebration and expressed wishes for a year of success, unity, and economic growth for Kyrgyzstan.
The President outlined the efforts made in the past year to clean irrigation canals and the ongoing projects to restore and build new irrigation facilities. He underscored the focus on repairing irrigation systems and ensuring clean water supply to rural areas, aiming for significant progress in hydropower capacity and modernization.
Japarov also addressed major projects like the construction of hydroelectric power plants, emphasizing their importance for the country and the region. He mentioned the positive impact of projects like the "CASA-1000" international initiative on Kyrgyzstan's economic potential.
Furthermore, the President touched upon administrative reforms and the consolidation efforts initiated in various regions following successful pilot projects. He stressed the importance of adapting to global trends, building larger cities, and advancing development.
In the realm of education, Japarov highlighted the government's focus on improving school infrastructure, enhancing teacher salaries, and ensuring the quality of educational programs and textbooks. He concluded his address with wishes for unity, prosperity, well-being, and abundant harvest in the coming year.