Alexandra Solovieva presented her credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev as the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Kyrgyz Republic. In her new role, Alexandra Solovieva will strengthen the strategic partnership between UNDP and the Kyrgyz Republic within the framework of national development strategies and priorities along with the UNDP Country Programme and the Strategic Plan, UNDP said.
Minister Kulubaev noted the high level of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and UNDP in the humanitarian, socio-economic, financial, and technical fields, where UNDP has an impact on Kyrgyzstan. At the same time, he stressed the importance of further joint implementation of the UN resolution “Sustainable Mountain Development” initiated by the Kyrgyz Republic and declared 2023-2027 the “Five Years of Action for the Development of Mountainous regions.”
In collaboration with key stakeholders and development partners, UNDP undertakes substantial measures to address the pressing issues of climate change and biodiversity loss. Leveraging resources in climate and nature finance, UNDP works to establish public-private partnerships that facilitate innovative approaches and technologies. By catalyzing novel strategies and solutions, and facilitating international knowledge and expertise, UNDP directly supports Kyrgyzstan in effectively addressing these challenges and achieving the SDGs.
Before taking up her role in Kyrgyzstan, Ms. Solovieva served as the UNDP Resident Representative in the Republic of Belarus, where she provided integrated support for SDG achievement and promoted sustainable human development.
Alexandra Solovieva brings a wealth of expertise, gained from various roles within the United Nations system. Her experience encompasses green economic transition, climate and environment resource management, digital transformation, gender equality, and health system strengthening.
Her previous positions include Chief of the External Relations and Communications Section at the United Nations Volunteers, Deputy Country Director (Programme) at UNDP in the Republic of India, and several roles at UNDP Headquarters.
Source : AKIPRESS