The opening of the Fruit and Vegetable Cold Storage and Logistic Center took place on August 29 in the village of Tort-Gul in Kyrgyzstan’s Batken region. The event was attended by representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the NGO Good Neighbors, local government leaders, and community residents.
At the opening ceremony, a representative of KOICA emphasized: “All these results were achieved not only thanks to the support of the Government of the Republic of Korea, but also through the financial contribution and administrative support of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, combined with the voluntary participation of local residents. This will be the base for the further development of rural area of Batken.”
According to KOICA, the center was built under the Integrated Rural Development Project, implemented by KOICA and Good Neighbors in 30 villages across Osh and Batken regions. The facility has a capacity to store up to 500 tons of agricultural products and is equipped with modern refrigeration units, allowing farmers to minimize post-harvest losses, extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, and ensure stable supply to both domestic and external markets.
The logistics center is operated by the cooperative Batken Berekelyuu Aimak, which has already begun active sales activities. In particular, a supply contract for dried apricots has been signed with the processing company Sun Planet Organic.
The project was made possible through a partnership between international donors, the Kyrgyz government, and local communities. Local self-government bodies covered about 42% of the construction costs.
The opening of the center marks an important contribution to the sustainable development of rural areas and the expansion of economic opportunities for farmers in Batken region.
