BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, December 25. The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Zhaparov, has signed a law ratifying the grant agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), Trend reports.
According to the Kyrgyz President's Administration, the agreement, signed on July 23, 2024, in Bishkek, outlines the terms for the construction and equipping of nine schools in Kyrgyzstan.
On November 27, 2024, the Jogorku Kenesh (the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan) approved the law. The agreement specifies that the EDB will finance the construction, supply, and transfer of these schools to the Kyrgyz government. In return, Kyrgyzstan is responsible for fulfilling its obligations under the agreement to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
The EDB will build nine educational institutions across Kyrgyzstan, including one in Bishkek, the capital; one in Osh, the country's second-largest city; and one in each of the seven regions. The design of each school accommodates 1,224 students and includes two sports halls and two swimming pools.