Specialists from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry began their work from November 4 to 6 as part of scheduled monitoring. The goal of this monitoring was not only to assess the conditions in which fish are kept but also to improve coordination to prevent diseases.
A meeting of the Business Club, which operates under the Trade Representation of Russia in Kyrgyzstan, took place in Bishkek. Delegates from government institutions, industry associations, and representatives of businesses from both Russia and Kyrgyzstan gathered for the meeting.
In accordance with the directive from the Ministry of Energy, on December 11, 2025, a meeting of the delegation of OJSC "Elek" took place in the city of Hanzhong (China).
India is not only participating in global trade but also actively shaping its future. India's export activities are demonstrating one of the most successful periods in recent years, ushering in a new era of confidence, growth, and competitiveness in the global market.
Today, a joint briefing organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy and Commerce was held in Bishkek for ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions from Central Asia and the USA. The event was dedicated to preparations for the Second 'B5+1' Forum, scheduled for February 4-5, 2026. According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the briefing was led by Deputy Foreign Minister M. Abakirov and Deputy Minister of Economy and
Today, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan with the participation of the Ambassador of Japan to the country, Hirano Ryuichi, and the representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Nishigata Kotaro. This was the first official visit of the new ambassador to the Minister of Finance. The Minister warmly welcomed the guests and expressed congratulations on Hirano's appointment. During the meeting, issues concerning the state and future of
However, there are key conditions At a recent meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the EAEU in Moscow, a decision was made to provide benefits for the import of electric vehicles to three countries: Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and Armenia.
Active product fairs are held not only in the capital but also in other regions of Kyrgyzstan. As of today, December 12, another market featuring socially significant products and essential goods took place in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The fair was organized by the local community of Bayetov in collaboration with the district agricultural development management. During
On December 10, a meeting took place in Turkey between Ruslan Kazakbaev, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, and Gursel Baran, the Chairman of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO). During the meeting, representatives of the two countries discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation. They noted that, according to TÜİK, the trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Turkey for the first nine months of this year amounted to $1.2 billion.
At a meeting with Alparslan Bayraktar, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Turkey, Talaybek Ibraev, the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, proposed to explore the possibility of cooperation in the coal industry. During the conversation, the parties discussed not only bilateral relations but also the implementation of significant projects in the energy sector.
At a recent meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the EAEU, held on December 11, the countries failed to reach an agreement on strengthening control over the import of cars. This was reported by "Kommersant". According to a source from the publication, discussions on deepening integration among the member states led to disagreements. Kazakhstan proposed tightening control over cars purchased by individuals at electronic auctions. However, this proposal met with strong opposition
Over the past year, they have increased by more than 3.2 billion dollars. According to the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, in November 2025, the total volume of Kyrgyzstan's international gross reserves exceeded 8.2 billion dollars.
Monitoring of meat prices was conducted at the Osh market, organized by the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zhanibek Kerimaliev. Representatives from the Bishkek City Hall, the Antimonopoly Service, and Kyrgyz Agroholding also participated in the event, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the KR. During the inspection, attention was paid not only to prices but also to the quality of the
The project "30+20+10," developed by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, demonstrates positive examples in livestock farming across various regions of the country.
In the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, the 6th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission dedicated to economic and humanitarian cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and Azerbaijan took place. Chaired by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Samira Sharifova, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, this event marked an important milestone in bilateral relations. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan.
A significant package of reforms has been adopted in Uzbekistan, aimed at transitioning to cashless payments for large purchases and certain types of services. The President signed this document on December 10, as reported by the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan.
Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, accompanied by ministry staff, the Bishkek mayor's office, and representatives of the Antimonopoly Service, conducted a price monitoring of meat products at the Osh market. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. Price monitoring of meat at the Osh market. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and
Residents of villages that became part of Bishkek after the administrative-territorial reform have contacted Kaktus.media with questions about the requirements of local authorities. The neighborhood committees and MTU are requesting lists of pets, including horses, large and small cattle, pigs, poultry, as well as dogs and cats. Almaz Shaukulov, head of the city statistics department of the mayor's office, explained that the annual accounting of pets is carried out by the Ministry of
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively implementing plans to establish 385 processing enterprises across the country. This will increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the KR.
At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, raised several important issues that require careful consideration and joint actions from the member states of the Union. He pointed out that over the past ten years, mutual trade among the member states has doubled, reaching 100 billion dollars. However, despite this, the share of trade within the Union remains low,
The Eurasian Intergovernmental Council has decided to abolish customs duties on the import of electric vehicles into Kyrgyzstan, which will come into effect in 2026. This was reported by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). According to this decision, the country will have the opportunity to import up to 15,000 units of electric vehicles duty-free, including both fully electric models and hybrids (according to code 8703 80 000 5 of the EAEU Customs Nomenclature). This benefit will apply
On December 11, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Social Stores "Eurasia KG" and the Kyrgyz Economic University named after Musa Ryskulbekov. This event continues the strategy of expanding the foundation's partnerships with leading educational institutions in the country and improves access for students and teachers to essential goods. Anton Arskiy, the project manager of "Eurasia Social Stores," expressed satisfaction regarding the new partnership:
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan has announced a temporary ban on the import of fresh chicken eggs. This was reported in the news by "Informburo". According to the order, which came into effect on December 11, the import of eggs (commodity code of the Eurasian Economic Union's foreign economic activity: 040721) from third countries and EAEU countries is prohibited for a period of one month. The ban does not affect the transit of eggs through Kazakhstan.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the foreign exchange rates for December 12: The dollar rate remained stable, while the euro showed significant growth. The prices for the ruble decreased.
At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, emphasized the importance of electronic commerce, noting that it is one of the main drivers of the modern economy. He highlighted that the Union is already taking steps to create the necessary conditions for its stable growth; however, the existing regulations do not cover all aspects of the rapidly developing electronic commerce
Photo from the internet. The Chinese yuan demonstrates stability and continues to reach a new annual maximum value According to the latest data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and the capital's exchange points, the euro and the Chinese yuan have risen, while the Russian ruble and the Kazakh tenge have noticeably lost value. The US dollar remained at the same level. US Dollar:
The National Investment Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers regarding the "Procedure for conducting competitions for investment projects and proposals" for public discussion. This document aims to implement the provisions of Article 29 of the Law "On Investments in the Kyrgyz Republic," adopted on August 12, 2025. According to the explanatory note, the main goal of the new draft is to approve a modern Procedure for
At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Moscow, the prospects of the goods labeling system using identification means within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union were discussed. This information was presented by the Eurasian Economic Commission. As a result of the discussions held at the summit of the heads of state of the EAEU in June 2025, key directions for further development were identified. The main tasks included integration based on the EEC information
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At a meeting in Moscow, the Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union decided to grant exemptions for the import of electric vehicles to Armenia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan in 2026. According to the agreement, the member countries will exempt from customs duties electric vehicles that will be imported into the specified states next year.
At the meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin reported that the share of national currencies in settlements within the union has increased to 93%. Moreover, in foreign economic contracts between Russian and foreign entrepreneurs from the "five" countries, this figure has exceeded 98%. Mishustin also noted that the preliminary results of the EAEU's work on key indicators for 2025 look promising. He added
In an interview with the international business publication Bloomberg, representatives of the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan shared information about new approaches in financial policy and methods of attracting capital. The meeting included Aman Abdybapov, who is the head of the state debt and assets management department, and Bakyt Mamytov, the general director of the Joint Stock Company "Issuer of Virtual Assets".
In Uzbekistan, strict measures have been announced regarding cash transactions for the purchase of certain goods and services. According to a presidential decree, from now on, it will not be possible to buy new cars, apartments, alcohol, tobacco products, and even drinking water with cash. This information was reported by Uzbek media, citing clarifications from the Ministry of Justice of the republic. Starting in 2026, it will also be prohibited to use cash for paying for electricity, fuel,
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a rise in prices for the buyback of standard gold bars, which implies their sale to the National Bank. This data has been published by the NB KR. Current buyback prices are: 1 g - 13,175 soms; 2 g - 25,073 soms; 5 g - 60,922 soms; 10 g - 120,027 soms; ounce (31.1 g) - 369,857 soms; 100 g - 1,184,641 soms. It is important to note that this refers to gold of 999 purity.
At the meeting in Istanbul, the energy ministers of the Turkic States Organization discussed important projects for further cooperation, as reported by the press service of the TSO. Among the most significant projects highlighted were pipelines such as Baku – Tbilisi – Ceyhan, the South Caucasus Pipeline, as well as TANAP, TAP, and the Iğdır – Nakhchivan gas pipeline. Attention was also drawn to the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan in the field of green
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The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft resolution for public discussion regarding changes to the regulations governing the operation of the Creative Industries Park. The innovations aim to expand the range of services provided within this park. As part of the project, it is proposed to add numerous new areas, including publishing, fashion, the film industry, the music sector, internet platforms, and creative business. The list of changes includes:
Alibek Sadyrov, head of JSC "Electric Stations," participated in events organized by Dongfang Electric Corporation and Dongfang Electric Machinery Co. in the Chinese cities of Chengdu and Deyang. The visit took place on the instructions of the Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev. The company's press service reported on the holding of a bilateral meeting with representatives of CNEEC and Sinohydro. During the discussions, key points regarding the projects of the second hydro unit
Tattu Mambetalieva, the leading partner of the consortium engaged in the development of digital legislation, emphasized at the Central Asian Cyber Legal Forum that one of the main principles of the new Digital Code is the rejection of state pressure on businesses in choosing technologies. She also reminded that the government has repeatedly expressed intentions to transition telecommunications services to 5G; however, this technology is currently virtually absent in the country. Businesses, in
The Center for Development and Promotion of Exports "Kyrgyz Export" has initiated a national competition titled "Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic – 2025". It is aimed at domestic companies and entrepreneurs, offering them the opportunity to showcase their achievements. As noted by the organizers, this event opens up excellent prospects for businesses to strengthen their positions on the international stage and provides useful tools for further growth.
The State Tax Service (GNS) is launching a new project for the automated calculation of property tax, made possible by changes in tax legislation. According to the updates made to the Tax Code, property tax will now be calculated and paid directly by the tax authorities at the location of the relevant property or land plot.
Daniyar Monolbaev, the owner of the Papa John's franchise in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, announced the closure of the chain in these countries through his social media. According to him, this decision was the result of months of declining revenues, increasing expenses, and accumulated debts.
On December 10, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted Resolution No. 795, which introduces a new procedure for determining prices for services related to burial. This regulation serves as a unified methodological guideline for forming tariffs for funeral services provided by specialized services and municipal enterprises engaged in funeral matters.
A reverse business mission took place in Irkutsk, featuring entrepreneurs from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This was reported by the press service of the governor of Irkutsk region. This event was organized as part of the national project "Effective and Competitive Economy" and aims to establish new business connections between companies in the Irkutsk region and Central Asia.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the exchange rates for foreign currencies as of December 11: The dollar has maintained its position unchanged, while the euro has sharply increased in value, and the ruble has depreciated.
During the discussions, the parties explored the possibilities for implementing large investment projects in Kyrgyzstan. The topics of cooperation included the financial and banking sector, the development of mineral deposits, the agro-industrial complex, logistics, construction, and the development of tourist infrastructure. Ravshanbek Sabirov presented a wide range of investment opportunities, including projects such as the SFIT "Tamchy," "Ala-Too Resort,"
The organizers' goals are aimed at globalization According to the High Technology Park, American investors and companies will be represented at CABXPO Bishkek 2025. The exhibition is designed to showcase innovative opportunities, strengthen business contacts, and provide access to international markets.
On December 8, the National Bank, together with the Association of Legal Entities "Alliance of Exchange Offices," held a seminar for employees of exchange offices. According to information from the regulator, the seminar focused on compliance with the key requirements of the regulations of the National Bank and the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning the prevention of the financing of criminal activities and the legalization (laundering) of proceeds obtained through criminal means.