Kyrgyzstan Issues Stamp for Eurasian Development Bank's 20th Anniversary
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kyrgyzstan's postal service issued a commemorative stamp marking the 20th anniversary of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).
- The stamp was officially canceled on June 26 during the bank's annual meeting and business forum in Almaty.
- Kyrgyz Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov and EDB Chairman Nikolay Podguzov attended the ceremony, emphasizing the bank's role in Kyrgyzstan's economic development.
Kyrgyzstan's postal service has released a special commemorative stamp to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). The official first-day cancellation ceremony took place on June 26 in Almaty, coinciding with the bank's annual meeting and business forum.
The bank unites not only financial resources but also specialists working on common regional projects.
The event was attended by key figures, including Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, and EDB Chairman Nikolay Podguzov. Minister Sydykov congratulated the bank on its anniversary, highlighting the importance of EDB's cooperation in implementing projects crucial for Kyrgyzstan's economic development. He noted that the bank serves as a hub for both financial resources and specialized professionals working on shared regional initiatives.
It is particularly symbolic that this event took place in the year of the 15th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's participation in the EDB.
EDB Chairman Nikolay Podguzov expressed his gratitude to Kyrgyzstan for issuing the commemorative stamp. He remarked on the particular significance of the event occurring during the 15th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's participation in the EDB. Podguzov stated that numerous joint projects have been successfully implemented between the bank and the republic during this period, and he anticipates the continued growth of their partnership. Kyrgyzstan has been a member of the EDB since 2011, with the bank actively financing projects across various sectors like energy, transport, and industry in its member countries.
Over this period, the bank and the republic have implemented dozens of joint projects, and the partnership will continue to develop.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.