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On Snow Leopard International Day, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tatarstan opened the “Ak Ilbirs” research centre on the territory of the IssykKul State Nature Reserve

On Snow Leopard International Day, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tatarstan opened the "Ak Ilbirs" research centre on the territory of the IssykKul State Nature Reserve

The opening ceremony was attended by Rustam Minnikhanov, Head of the Republic of Tatarstan; Adylbek Kasymaliev, Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic; and Ali Uzdenov, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Irbis Association.
This is the first specialised complex in Central Asia for the study and conservation of the irbis and other rare animals. It includes operating units, digital Xray diagnostics, a genetics laboratory, and a veterinary block. Scientists from different countries will be able to work at the site — conduct research, exchange experience, and jointly look for ways to preserve mountain ecosystems.

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The opening of the ‘Ak Ilbirs' research and rehabilitation centre in Kyrgyzstan is an important stage in the conservation of snow leopards around the world… Emotions are overwhelming: we see how much people love this beautiful cat, what they are doing to preserve the snow leopard — the ak bars, the irbis, as it is called in different ways. It is a symbol of many peoples, including a symbol of Kyrgyzstan and a symbol of Tatarstan. And in Russia, everyone loves the snow leopard very much

Ali Uzdenov shared his impressions.

We thank the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan for the joint fruitful work in snow leopard conservation.
Special thanks to Khavil Ravilyevich Khusnullin, Executive Director of Nafta Trading LLC.