Local authorities, diplomats, and representatives of international organizations attended the ceremonial event. Among the participants were the head of the Min-Bulak Ayil Okmotu, Denizbek Raimkulov, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hiroshi Hirano, and the UNDP Resident Representative in the country, Alexandra Solovyova. The opening of the center in Min-Bulak (Chui region) is part of a broader program covering cities such as Kerben, Cholpon-Ata, Kadamjay, and Osh, with the primary goal of creating safe spaces for youth where they can participate in local governance and develop their professional skills.
As part of this project, over 350 young people have already been trained in areas such as mediation, religious literacy, and preventing violent extremism. One of the significant outcomes has been the approval of five youth action plans at the local government level. Local authorities in the pilot areas have also allocated funds from their budgets to support youth initiatives, contributing to the sustainability of the project and its further development.
Denizbek Raimkulov, the head of the Ayil Okmotu, noted that the center offers modern infrastructure for self-realization and creativity for youth, creating a foundation for their professional future. In turn, Ambassador Hiroshi Hirano emphasized that support for such initiatives is based on the belief that investing in the education and employment of youth is the best measure to counter regional challenges and a guarantee of security.
Alexandra Solovyova, a UNDP representative, highlighted the importance of involving youth in decision-making processes. She noted that the establishment of youth committees and their co-financing from the budget create structural conditions for economic growth and stability in communities. The activities of the new center are based on the principles of UN Security Council Resolution No. 2250 "Youth, Peace, and Security," forming a sustainable model of shared responsibility between authorities and the future generation in Kyrgyzstan.
