Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic Continue Cooperation in Ecological Diplomacy

Prague, June 2, 2025 – A transport aircraft of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic took off from the Prague-Kbely military airfield carrying a second group of Przewalski’s horses destined for the Kazakh steppes. This transfer is part of an international reintroduction project aimed at returning this rare species to its historical habitat. Another group of horses is being transported from Hortobágy National Park in Hungary.

Prior to departure, a press conference was held with the participation of the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic Bakyt Dyussenbayev, Director of Prague Zoo Miroslav Bobek, and Deputy Mayor of Prague for the Environment Jana Komrsková.

In his remarks, Ambassador Dyussenbayev emphasized the significance of the project not only in the context of Kazakh-Czech relations but also as part of global efforts to preserve biodiversity. The Kazakh diplomat expressed gratitude to Czech partners, including Prague Zoo and the Czech Armed Forces, for their dedication and highlighted the project as a successful example of ecological diplomacy and effective international cooperation.

The “Return of the Wild Horses” project has been implemented since 2011 and has already proven successful in Mongolia. Kazakhstan became the second country to reintroduce Przewalski’s horses, making the project a unique contribution to the global restoration of this endangered species. Last year, the first seven horses from the zoos in Prague and Berlin were transported to the Altyn Dala reserve, where they have since acclimatized and are now awaiting release into the wild.