SPECA (UN Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia) countries will support economic growth and stability in the region, strengthening their role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev said at the 18th session of the SPECA governing council in Baku, Report informs.
"Today we face new challenges. These are climate change, natural disasters, economic crises. All this requires flexibility, innovation and joint efforts from us. There are prospects for expanding cross-border cooperation, which will create the basis for expanding our ties," he noted.
He added that the SPECA countries are moving forward in the areas of economic stability, infrastructure development, support for education and healthcare, poverty reduction and gender equality.
"These achievements are the result of our common efforts. We will continue to actively participate in the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals," he said.
The minister added that the number of events organized within the SPECA project working groups is growing.