On October 8, 2024, the Disaster and Risk Management (DRM) Consultations for the Almaty-Bishkek Economic Corridor (ABEC) Project took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, followed by a meeting on October 10, 2024, in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Republic. Key government stakeholders from the Ministries of Emergency Situations, Ecology and Natural Resources, Hydromet Services, Seismological Institutes and research centers discussed the findings of the Preliminary Final Report on both countries' preparedness for potential disaster risks and early detection of emergencies in Almaty, Bishkek and surrounding regions, and received feedback from stakeholders. The DRM team presented the findings of the pre-final report "Preliminary design of a multi-hazard early warning system and complementary measures in the Almaty-Bishkek Economic Corridor. The next step will involve collecting project proposals and finalizing the report.