The main objective of this agreement is to strengthen interaction between the state and the private sector, create trusting relationships, and form a transparent and stable investment environment in the country.
Photo 24.kg. Signing of the memorandum
Investments, Trust, and Legal Protection
Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, noted that the new law on public-private partnerships, which was adopted in 2025, will serve as the foundation for a new economic model for Kyrgyzstan.“We see our country as a reliable partner for both local and foreign investors. New legislative initiatives ensure transparency, fairness, and legal protection for investments,” he added.
He also mentioned that the new norms provide guarantees against expropriation and create mechanisms for interaction between investors and the state, establishing clear rules for the implementation of PPP projects.
The National Investment Agency will act as a coordinator and intermediary, significantly simplifying communication and resolving emerging issues. The law is aimed at both local and foreign investors, expanding their opportunities and access to the market.
To enhance the effectiveness of interaction, the agency is implementing digital tools:
— an interactive investment map of the country;
— a unified registry of investment projects;
— a Telegram chat-bot for direct communication with investors;
— a “single window” system to support projects.
Sabirov also noted that such tools not only facilitate interaction but also contribute to increasing trust in state institutions.
“The law on investments and PPP is a step towards a more open, predictable, and attractive investment climate,” he emphasized, urging both local and foreign investors to take advantage of the new guarantees and work on joint projects. He also stressed that the changes will foster innovation and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Today, Kyrgyzstan is implementing large-scale projects worth billions of dollars, including Kambarat-1 and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, as well as the unique eco-city Asman on Issyk-Kul. These initiatives symbolize a new investment era in the country. In total, the National Agency oversees 11 major projects worth about $1.5 billion,” he added.
In addition, Sabirov announced plans to create an investment council under the leadership of the country's president.
“Such a council already exists in some countries, for example, in Uzbekistan. The document will be presented for consideration soon. The deputy chairpersons of the council will be the head of the National Investment Agency and one representative from business, while members will include the first deputy attorney general, heads of the State National Security Committee, and ministers. This will allow for prompt responses to citizens' complaints and resolution of emerging conflicts,” he added.
Investor Protection: The Prosecutor's Office on Guard
The head of the Department for the Protection of Entrepreneurs at the General Prosecutor's Office, Mirlan Ashirbaev, emphasized in his speech that the protection of business and the fight against corruption are priority areas of state policy defined by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
“The establishment of a special unit in the General Prosecutor's Office to oversee the observance of entrepreneurs' rights has been an important step. This unit serves as a legal shield, protecting business and investments from illegal interference and corruption,” he noted.
The main areas of work of the unit include monitoring the legality of business inspections, actions of tax and law enforcement agencies, preventing duplication of illegal inspections, and analyzing regulatory acts for the presence of corruption factors. The prosecutor's office aims to be a guarantor of legality and legal security for investors, eliminating illegal inspections and implementing digital control tools,” Ashirbaev added.
He also noted that an important innovation has been the improvement of criminal legal regulation.
“Now, a criminal case against an entrepreneur can only be initiated if there are documented facts of violations established by expert conclusions or inspection acts. In cases of economic crimes, the measure of restraint in the form of detention is not applied, except in cases of evasion from investigation, which helps avoid pressure on entrepreneurs,” he added.
To enhance transparency, the prosecutor's office is implementing modern digital tools.
“This includes a module for tracking initiated criminal cases against entrepreneurs and crimes committed by them in the information system, as well as an automated system for registering business inspections, which allows for accounting inspections by law enforcement and tax authorities. A mobile application for business protection will help entrepreneurs track inspections and, in case of illegal actions, send materials to the prosecutor's office with photo and video evidence,” Ashirbaev noted.
He emphasized that special attention is paid to preventing unjustified interference in business.
“In the first nine months of 2025, the prosecutor's office conducted 196 inspections. Of the 500 violations identified, two protests were filed against regulatory acts, 81 resolutions on bringing to responsibility were canceled, and 101 representations for eliminating violations were issued. Based on prosecutor's responses, 106 officials were brought to disciplinary responsibility, administrative fines were imposed on 93 individuals, and one criminal case was initiated. During the nine months, the prosecutor's office received 4,556 requests for inspections, of which 4,059 were approved,” he reported.
Seventy-five calls were received on the hotline, of which 32 concerned the protection of entrepreneurs' rights. All requests were considered in accordance with the law,” Ashirbaev concluded.
To create a constructive dialogue, the General Prosecutor's Office has established a council for the protection of entrepreneurs' and investors' rights, which has become a platform for discussing systemic problems and jointly seeking solutions with representatives of business and civil society.
The Voice of Business: Rules, Trust, and Strategy
Sergey Ponomarev, head of the National Alliance of Business Associations (NABA), spoke on behalf of the business community.
“Business is the locomotive of the economy. We create jobs and generate taxes, so it is important that the rules of the game are predictable. You cannot invite investors if the conditions of their work change tomorrow. An investor must not only invest money but also make a profit, create new jobs, and develop for the benefit of Kyrgyzstan. We have high hopes for the National Investment Agency, which should protect business, assist it, and develop legislation,” he emphasized.
Ponomarev proposed to develop a national strategy for investment and regulatory policy until 2030, which would clearly outline the rules for doing business and mechanisms for interaction between investors and the state.
“There are already examples where the state creates conditions, and the economy responds with growth. For instance, ‘Dordoi’: favorable tax conditions have made it the largest trading hub in the region. We must apply this approach systematically,” he noted.
Additionally, he spoke about promoting a law on the amnesty of privatized objects from 1991 to 2024, which will send an important signal to investors about property stability and reduced legal risks.
Partnership in Focus
The National Investment Dialogue was a testament to the fact that the government, business, and supervisory bodies are moving towards a new model of interaction based on partnership rather than control.
The adopted laws, digitalization of processes, and openness of dialogue confirm that Kyrgyzstan is open to systemic investments, long-term partnerships, and fair rules of the game.
“Investments are not just capital, but also trust. And today we are building just that trust,” Ravshan Sabirov concluded.
