Kyrgyz livestock specialists and agricultural sector representatives are currently attending one of the world's largest international agricultural exhibitions in Hannover. The event, which runs from November 10 to 13, 2026, features over 10,000 pavilions dedicated to livestock, veterinary medicine, and modern farming technologies.

Promoting the Arashan breed

Due to strict European veterinary requirements, live Arashan sheep were not brought to the exhibition. Instead, the Kyrgyz delegation is focusing on networking and presenting the breed's characteristics to international experts.

We did not bring Arashan sheep to Europe; they are not participating in the exhibition. But we are meeting and communicating with European sheep breeder associations represented at the exhibition. We are presenting that Kyrgyzstan has the Arashan breed — some of the largest sheep in the world by weight.
Sardar Bagishbekov, lawyer for the Association of Kyrgyz Sheep Breeders

The delegation is distributing specialized informational materials, including journals, booklets, brochures, and business cards in both English and Russian. These efforts aim to establish long-term professional connections.

Future cooperation

As a result of these meetings, an invitation has been extended to a major sheep breeders' association from Lower Saxony, Germany. They are expected to visit Bishkek next spring for the 'Arashan' international exhibition.

Exhibition scale

15delegates from Kyrgyzstan
10,000+exhibition pavilions