The Ministry of Finance allocated 3.15 million soms in preferential loans for the development of seed production

- In the Kyrgyz Republic, preferential loans totaling 3.15 million soms have been approved to support seed production and nurseries. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Finance. The project, known as "Development of Seed Production and Nurseries in the Kyrgyz Republic," was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on May 26, 2025. Loans under this project are issued through OJSC "Aiyl Bank" and OJSC "Eldik Bank," with a total financing

Kyrgyzstan can occupy its niche in the global market for rare earth metals, - Ministry of Economy

- In connection with the growing demand for rare earth metals (REMs), which play an important role in high technologies, defense, and environmentally friendly solutions, Kyrgyzstan is becoming particularly attractive for investment. This opens up new opportunities for the development of the country's industry, as noted in the draft Strategy for Industrial Development until 2030, developed by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Experts from the Ministry of Economy predict that the annual

Kyrgyzstan: Personnel Changes from November 24 to 28

Over the past week, several significant personnel changes have occurred in Kyrgyzstan. Beksultan Tokonov has become the new director of the State Agency for Management of State Property.

Truck kills schoolgirl on Bishkek-Kara-Balta highway

The incident occurred in the Sokuluk district It is reported that the day before, at 12:05, a traffic accident occurred on the 28th kilometer of the Bishkek—Osh road. A DAF truck, driven by 36-year-old K. uulu A., was traveling along Frunze Street in the village of Sokuluk from east to west and hit a pedestrian — 14-year-old K. A. B.

Drivers are warned about blasting operations on the Balykchy - Kochkor highway (date, section)

On December 1st, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, blasting works will be carried out on the section of the railway PK 430+40 - PK 430+90, which corresponds to approximately the 46th kilometer on the Balıkchy - Kochkor road. This information is provided by the press service of the State Enterprise "National Company 'Kyrgyz Temir Jolu'." During this time, traffic on the highway will be temporarily halted. Drivers are urged to plan alternative routes in advance, considering this

American Kamila Farr on her love for the Kyrgyz language and her dream of Issyk-Kul

Kamila Farr Kamila Farr, an American polyglot, has never visited Kyrgyzstan, yet she speaks Kyrgyz fluently and shows deep respect for the culture of this country. Her linguistic skills encompass over 17 languages, including Uzbek, Hazaragi, Vietnamese, Tajik, German, and Spanish. She is a member of HYPIA (the International Association of Hyperpolyglots) and has attracted media attention as an outstanding young linguist. On Instagram, Kamila has over 33,000 followers, mostly from Central Asia,

The price of gold in Kyrgyzstan reached a weekly high of 13,045.5 soms per gram.

- According to data from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, on November 28, 2025, the price of one gram of gold bullion was as follows: Purchase: 13,045.50 soms Sale: 13,111.00 soms Over the past week, there has been a steady increase in gold prices:

As of October 23, grain crops have been harvested from an area of 602.5 thousand hectares

- As of October 23, 2025, 602.5 thousand hectares of grain crops (excluding legumes, rice, and buckwheat) have been harvested, which is 1.5% more compared to the same period in 2024, according to information from the National Statistical Committee. The total volume of harvested grain amounted to 1.8 million tons in initial recorded weight, which is 14.7% less than in the same period last year. The average yield of grains was 29.8 quintals per hectare.

"Zhubaylar": How Muscovite Nikolai Fell in Love with Kyrgyz Begaim and Dreams of Old Age at Issyk-Kul

The spouses currently live in Moscow. Begayim shared that she was born in 1992 in Bishkek.

Experts from the CIS countries discussed the prospects of industrial cooperation until 2030

- On November 28, the third meeting of the Working Group on the Development of Industrial Cooperation took place in Moscow, organized under the Council for Industrial Policy of the CIS countries. The format of the event was a video conference, which was attended by representatives from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan, as well as staff from the Executive Committee of the CIS.

The GDP of agriculture from January to October amounted to 407.5 billion soms

According to the report from the National Statistical Committee, the gross output of agriculture, forestry, and fishing from January to October 2025 reached 407 billion 455.6 million soms. The physical volume index during this period was 102%. In the structure of agricultural production, livestock accounted for 44.5%, crop production for 51.4%, forestry for 0.3%, fishing for 1.4%, and services for 2.4%.

Opinion: Karaketchinskaya TPP Will Cover Electricity Imports

“A reserve will be available that can be utilized at any time” According to Ernest Karibekov, an energy expert, the construction of the Kara-Keche TPP using coal could completely eliminate the need for electricity imports for Kyrgyzstan. He expressed his opinion in an interview with Vesti.kg regarding the government’s initiative to create solar power plants in 1000 villages.

The Ministry of Finance forecasts growth of Kyrgyzstan's agriculture to 3.1% by 2027

- According to the data presented in the explanatory note by the Ministry of Finance, growth in agriculture is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan for 2026 and 2027. It is expected that the real increase in production volumes in the agricultural sector will be 2.9% in 2026 and 3.1% in 2027. This growth will be achieved through the development of both crop production and livestock farming.

In 9 months, Kyrgyzstan increased dried bean exports to Iran by 4.3 times

- From January to September 2025, Kyrgyzstan significantly increased the volume of dried bean exports to Iran, which grew 4.3 times compared to the previous year. According to the National Statistical Committee, the country exported 11,900 tons of beans worth 16.6 million US dollars. For comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 2,700 tons of beans were exported, amounting to 4.5 million dollars. In addition to Iran, Kyrgyzstan also exports dried beans to several other countries:

Ministry of Finance: United Producers Received Preferential Loans of 100.7 Million Som

- The Ministry of Finance has announced the allocation of preferential loans amounting to 100.7 million soms as part of the project "Financing of Unified Producers." This project was approved by the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 786-r dated December 6, 2024.

The average milk yield per cow amounted to 1,816.9 kg

According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, on average, one cow produces 1,816.9 kg of milk. At the same time, the farms in Chuy (2,722.9 kg), Talas (2,052.5 kg), and Issyk-Kul (1,827.4 kg) regions, as well as the city of Bishkek (2,487.8 kg), demonstrate figures that exceed the average values across the republic.

Kyrgyz-Russian Cooperation in the Field of Migration Reaches a New Level

The City Hall withdrew lawsuits regarding land plots on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue

Today, November 28, the press service of the Bishkek City Hall reported that Mayor Aibek Junushaliev ordered the cancellation of 29 lawsuits concerning land plots on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue. This decision is aimed at resolving issues with landowners in a pre-trial manner and establishing more effective cooperation. The Akim of the Lenin District has been instructed in the first stage to offer citizens alternative plots of equal value. In case of refusal of such an exchange, the possibility of

Kyrgyzstan Can Export Over 32 Types of Agricultural Products to China

- According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, Kyrgyzstan has the opportunity to export more than 32 types of agricultural products to China. This list includes honey, dairy products (including cheese and powdered milk), beans, cherries, melons, walnuts, wool, and fish (in particular, trout), as well as other goods that are permitted for export according to current international agreements and protocols.

Issyk-Kul PES Summarizes the Results of Reconstruction and Modernization for 2025

- The Issyk-Kul Electric Networks Enterprise of JSC "NESC" summarizes its work on reconstruction and modernization for the year 2025. The press service of the IPEES-JSC "NESC" reports this. Implemented projects:

The EEC Committee approved the review of agricultural machinery manufacturing in the EAEU and the draft industry recommendations

On November 27, under the leadership of Goar Barsegyan, the Minister of Industry and Agro-Industrial Complex of the Eurasian Economic Commission, a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Industry took place. Representatives from the relevant ministries and agencies of the member states of the union participated in the event.

In Astana, the use and protection of groundwater in the CIS until 2030 was discussed

- In the capital of Kazakhstan, on November 27, the fifth meeting of the Working Group, which includes the member states of the Intergovernmental Council, took place, where key areas in geology and subsoil use in the CIS were discussed. During the meeting, experts thoroughly examined the draft Program aimed at developing cooperation among CIS countries in the study, use, and protection of groundwater until 2030. The action plan for its implementation was approved by the Council of Heads of

Folk Legends: The Village on Issyk-Kul, Where Residents Saw a Horned Snake

The village of Chon-Tash, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, attracts attention with its unique nature and interesting history. Kerimbek Emilbaev, a local resident, shared with a Turmush correspondent the features of his native village.

Goodbye, Bishkek. Are you ready to go to the jailoo at the suggestion of the Deputy Minister? Survey

Talantbek Imanakun uulu, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, expressed the opinion that residents of Bishkek, who are dissatisfied due to smog, traffic jams, and renovations, might consider relocating to villages or to the jailoo to improve their quality of life. He noted that "Bishkek is the capital, and we must develop upwards." Citing Beijing, where residents spend 1-1.5 hours traveling on multi-lane highways, he emphasized that if

Omurzak Tolobekov: We will officially launch the production of the film "Manas" soon

Omurzak Tolobekov, a producer and screenwriter known for works such as "President and Homeless," "Moscow Love," "Love of a Millionaire," "Revolution," "Son of Manas Semetei," and "Love and Wealth," is actively involved in the international project "Manas." He has already traveled with it to the USA, Europe, and Asian countries. In anticipation of the Epic Day of "Manas," we discussed with the filmmaker the

Farmers will be trained in digital technologies through centers and online platforms, - Deputy Minister of Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture is actively working on creating infrastructure to train farmers in modern digital skills. Deputy Minister Asel Kenenbaeva announced this information on November 27. According to Kenenbaeva, the ministry plans to open specialized service centers for farmers. These centers will focus on on-site training. "First, it is necessary to prepare the centers themselves, after which they will be able to train other farmers," she added.

The Ministry of Agriculture will implement artificial intelligence in farms through pilot projects

- The Ministry of Agriculture intends to connect farms to artificial intelligence tools through a series of pilot initiatives at state farms. This was reported on November 27 by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Asel Kenenbaeva in an interview with Tazabek. According to Kenenbaeva, solutions in the field of "smart farming" are already being implemented at several state farms, which include the digitization of dairy production and crop farming processes. These pilot projects utilize

Textile production decreased by 5.7% over the year

- According to the National Statistical Committee, the year 2025 is characterized by mixed dynamics: despite growth in the ready-to-wear clothing segment, intermediate elements (such as leather) and certain types of underwear are showing negative results. October marked itself with contradictory signals, which is related to the high base of 2024:

Tashiev: Over 30 years of Kumtor's development, it brought the state $100 million, while in 5 years under our management — $1 billion

- In his speech, Tashiev noted that over three decades of developing Kumtor, the state received only $100 million. However, from 2021 to 2025, in a short span of five years, this figure increased to more than $1 billion. “One billion dollars. This speaks to the scale of the state's devastation. In 30 years — only 100 million, but in 5 years — a whole billion. They mined the gold themselves, recorded it, and every month loaded it onto helicopters for export. Our officials were only informed

The State National Security Committee disposes of seized expired products

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has completed a special operation during which a large scheme for the import and sale of expired products was thwarted. The seized counterfeit products will be safely disposed of for environmental purposes, as reported by the SCNS press service. After significant batches of counterfeit products were discovered in warehouses in Bishkek, the SCNS initiated a state environmental examination. As a result, a positive report was obtained regarding the

"In veterinary medicine, about 20 million business processes require digitization," - Bakyt Torobaev

- Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev spoke at the Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025 about plans for the digitization of public services in the agricultural sector. In his speech, he emphasized that a system called "Tulpar" is being implemented in the veterinary field, which will be responsible for transferring all veterinary activities, laboratory analyses, issuance of export certificates, and inspections into electronic format. All documents and research results are planned to be

Since the beginning of the year, the production of alcoholic beverages has increased by 29.2%

- According to the National Statistical Committee, the production volumes of alcoholic beverages, milk, flour, oils, and bread for the first 10 months of 2025 were higher than in 2024, while meat production showed a slight decline. Analysis of the indices shows that the highest growth was observed in the segment of alcoholic distillates (157.2%) and milk (132.5%). In the accumulated period, the leader in growth remains alcoholic distillates with an index of 129.2%. The only product with a

In January-October, food production increased by 33.6%

- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, there has been a 33.6% increase in the production of food products (including beverages) and tobacco products. This growth is primarily driven by a 1.6-fold increase in the production of non-alcoholic beverages, as well as a 1.5-fold increase in pasta production. A significant increase has also been recorded in the processing and preservation of vegetables and fruits (by 19.5%), flour and cereals (by

Milk production increased by 32.5% over the year

- In October 2025, alcoholic distillates showed a significant increase, with milk and flour in second place for growth, while the production of unrefined oils and fats decreased. This data is presented in the reports of the National Statistical Committee. Alcoholic distilled beverages. The production volume increased from 2,815.1 to 4,424.3 thousand liters, which is an increase of 1,609.2 thousand liters; the production index was 157.2%.

Kyrgyzstan is participating in an EAEU cooperation project that is close to approval, - EEC

The Minister of Industry and Agribusiness of the EEC, Goar Barsegyan, presented projects that are in the final stages of preparation, including an initiative involving the Kyrgyz Republic. The first project with a budget of 1.3 billion rubles is being implemented by the Murom Switch Factory and aims to produce switch products for high-speed and heavy-duty railway lines. The main partners of the borrower are a construction firm from Kazakhstan and a manufacturer of press equipment from Belarus.

Subsidization of EAEU cooperative projects reduced the rate to 3% and cut business costs by 5 times, - EEC

- At the press conference held on November 27, 2025, the Minister of Industry and the Agro-Industrial Complex of the EEC, Goar Barsegyan, announced significant advantages of the pilot financial support mechanism for cooperative projects in the EAEU. According to her, thanks to the commission's support, business costs have been reduced by approximately 5–6 times.

EEC sees significant potential of Kyrgyzstan in the light industry, - Minister Barsegian

- At a press conference held on November 27, 2025, the Minister of Industry and Agricultural Complex of the EEC, Goar Barsegyan, announced the existence of a project proposal from Kyrgyzstan in the context of the cooperation support mechanism within the EAEU. According to Barsegyan, Kyrgyzstan demonstrates significant potential in the light industry sector. "I see enormous opportunities for the country in this area," she stated.

Minister Torobaev reported an increase in fishing income to 11 million soms

On November 27, at the Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025 event, Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev shared information about the implementation of digital technologies in the agricultural sector of Kyrgyzstan. According to the minister, the agro-energy sector covers a third of the population, which is about 2.4 million people, out of a total of 7.2 million employed in the agro-industrial complex. Torobaev emphasized that the future of agriculture depends not only on traditional fields and farms

In January-October, pharmaceutical production doubled

From January to October 2025, there has been a significant increase in the production of pharmaceutical products, which doubled compared to the same period in 2024. This data is presented in the reports of the National Statistical Committee. The main factor behind this growth was the increase in the production volumes of medicines, which rose by 2.1 times, as well as the growth in the output of veterinary vaccines, which amounted to 1.6 times.

Kamchybek Tashiev opened another new building of the State Committee for National Security in Issyk-Kul

The solemn opening of the new building of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) in the Ton district took place on November 27. This event was covered by the press service of the agency. Important figures present at the ceremony included Kamchybek Tashiev, the presidential envoy in the Issyk-Kul region Bakytbek Zhetigenov, as well as representatives of local self-government, veterans of the GKNB, and management staff.

The Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025 is taking place in Bishkek

- On November 27, the Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025 is taking place in Bishkek. This event is aimed at creating digital innovations for agriculture and related sectors. The hackathon involves programmers, IT specialists, students from technical educational institutions, as well as representatives of the agro-industrial complex and farming enterprises.

Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025: The Implementation of Digital Solutions in Agriculture Continues in Kyrgyzstan

The digitalization of the agricultural sector continues to be a priority direction in the country, where several initiatives are already being implemented. This was reported on November 27 at the Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025 by Oleg Guchgeldiev, a representative of FAO in Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the application of digital technologies contributes not only to increasing production efficiency but also to improving supply management, as well as addressing issues such as climate change,

In Kyrgyzstan, vegetable oils worth 477.5 million soms were produced in 10 months

- According to statistical data, in October 2025, the production volume of vegetable and animal oils, as well as fats in Kyrgyzstan reached 41 million 739.7 thousand soms. In October 2024, the amount of produced vegetable oils amounted to 23 million 418.2 thousand soms, which is 78.2% more compared to the previous year.

The Pushkin Institute recognized "Word of the Year 2025" - the word "Victory"

As part of the traditional "Word of the Year" campaign, experts from the Pushkin Institute of the Russian Language in Moscow have determined that "victory" has become the most significant word of 2025. This information is reported by the official website of the Institute.

The banks' deposit base grew from 181 billion to 800 billion soms over 5 years, - NBKR

- At a press conference, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, reported that in 2020 this figure was just under 181 billion soms, and by the end of October 2025, it is expected to exceed 800 billion soms. “This is approximately 1 billion dollars in equivalent. All measures taken, including the guaranteed portion of deposits and monetary policy, have allowed commercial banks to keep deposit rates above the inflation level. Moderate inflation and the preservation of the

In 9 months, Kyrgyzstan received $2 billion in remittances

The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, shared statistics on money transfers in Kyrgyzstan during a press conference for the period from January to September 2025. According to him, the total volume of transfers received from individuals reached 2 billion dollars, which is 21.7% higher than in the same period of 2024. In addition, the volume of outgoing money transfers increased by 16.14%, amounting to 2.66 billion dollars. The largest share of incoming transfers—92.9%—comes

The volume of production in manufacturing industries from January to October amounted to 470 billion soms

- From January to October 2025, the volume of products from manufacturing industries amounted to 470 billion 92.6 million soms, according to the National Statistical Committee data. Among the main categories of products, the largest share is held by: products made from basic metals and finished metal products, excluding machinery and equipment — 278 billion 892.1 million soms (which accounts for 59.3% of the total volume), food products (including beverages) and tobacco products — 84 billion

The Kyrgyz House of Science and Culture Will Soon Open in Moscow

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, announced the upcoming opening of the Kyrgyz House of Science and Culture in Moscow. The corresponding statement was made after his meeting with Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. It is worth noting that Putin's visit to Kyrgyzstan was a state visit, and during the negotiations, issues of economic cooperation, trade, and further interaction were discussed. As a result of the meeting, several bilateral agreements were signed.