Environmentalist Highlights India‑Kyrgyz Cooperation in Snow Leopard Conservation

Conservationist Kaustubh Sharma met with Prime Minister Modi for a brief but productive discussion on protecting snow leopards in the high mountains. He stressed the need to balance ecological preservation with economic development in the region. Sharma affirmed that India and Kyrgyzstan already enjoy strong bilateral ties, and he called for expanded collaboration in trade, tourism, capacity building, and wildlife protection.