According to the Ministry of Finance, from 2021 to 2025, Kyrgyzstan actively worked on improving its infrastructure. As a result, 173 billion 596.1 million soms were invested in the country's economy as part of state investments. These funds allowed for the implementation of numerous projects in areas such as energy, transport, agriculture, and social services.
According to the Eurasian Development Bank, last year the volume of remittances to Kyrgyzstan amounted to $3.5 billion, which is equal to 15.4% of the country's gross domestic product. This figure increased by 16.8% compared to 2024, with the main source of inflow being transfers from Russia, which grew by 16.1%.
During a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, the First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Beknazar Bazaraliev spoke about the plans for 2026. He reported that the total budget allocated for road construction will amount to 39 billion 111 million soms. According to Bazaraliev, of this amount, 1.5 billion soms will be directed to the internal roads of Karakol from the stabilization
At a meeting held between Andrey Nikitin, head of the Ministry of Transport of Russia, and Arzybek Kozhoshev, a member of the board for energy and infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, the current cooperation within the Council of Heads of Authorized Transport Authorities of the EAEU countries was discussed. This was reported by the EEC. Photo courtesy of the Press Service of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation
At a meeting of the committee on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, member of the Jogorku Kenesh Bakhirdin Shabazov raised the issue of the timeline for the construction of the Bishkek–Kant highway. In response, the First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Beknazar Bazaraliev stated that the project has already been included in the list of capital investments. However, this year, the ministry's priority remains the
According to preliminary data, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Kyrgyzstan in January 2025 amounted to 125 billion 718.1 million soms, which is 9% more than in the same month of the previous year. In 2024, GDP growth was 11.1%. The growth of the economy was driven by activity in commodity production, the service sector, and an increase in net taxes on products.
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has implemented new rules that simplify the process of confirming the origin of goods for importers, the organization's press service reports. This update is aimed at adapting existing norms to the modern conditions of foreign trade. The main change is that it is now possible to confirm the non-preferential origin of goods using certificates that were originally intended for obtaining tariff preferences. This innovation allows the use
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the foreign exchange rates for February 17: All currencies have strengthened, except for the dollar, which continues to cost 87.45 soms.
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In the Alamudun and Moscow districts of the Chui region, a large-scale market took place, where local residents could purchase farm products without intermediaries. This event was organized to provide the population with quality products and to monitor prices on essential goods. The market featured a diverse assortment, including meat and dairy products, as well as fresh vegetables and fruits produced by local agricultural producers and processors. Thanks to the absence of resellers, prices
In Kyrgyzstan, the application process has started for the fifth anniversary season of the mentorship program "Women in Business," implemented with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in collaboration with FINCA Bank. This large-scale project aims to support women's entrepreneurship and enhance the role of women leaders in the country's economy.
The International Business Council of Kyrgyzstan has expressed protest against the amendments to the law "On Pricing" proposed by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic. According to experts, these changes could negatively impact the economy, investment climate, and the development of key sectors, including the strategically important field of telecommunications.
According to information posted on the website of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, OJSC "Tunduk" intends to purchase equipment worth 122.5 million soms through a direct contract. The contract was concluded with the counterparty LLC "Altyn Emgek" for the supply of the necessary equipment.
As of the morning of February 17, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moscow City Council are as follows:
According to information presented by the director of the Creative Industries Park, Kanyshay Mamatova, tax revenues from residents in 2025 amounted to 23.4 million soms. In the first three quarters of this year, residents paid 16.8 million soms, of which 7.1 million were in the first quarter.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a resolution that imposes a temporary ban on the import of fruit tree seedlings. According to the new directive, starting from March 1, 2026, for a period of six months, the import of seedlings will be prohibited, except for those varieties listed in the annex to the resolution.
The EEC Council has implemented new, stricter phytosanitary control rules to combat gray schemes in trade. The amendments to the relevant EAEU Regulation now provide for temporary sanctions for indicating invalid recipients of goods in documentation.
According to information provided at a press conference in Bishkek by the First Deputy Chairperson of the National Statistics Committee, Nazira Kerimaliyeva, from January to December 2025, the nominal average monthly salary in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 44,419 soms (excluding small enterprises). The largest increase in average monthly salary was recorded in sectors such as public administration and defense, social security, construction, real estate operations, healthcare and social services, as
The Veterinary Service for the Development of Animal Husbandry, Pastures, and Feed is developing an Automated Information System (AIS) for the "Registration and Certification of Veterinary Medicines" as part of the digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the main task of the new system is to fully automate procedures, starting from the acceptance of applications for the registration of
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented updated foreign exchange rates against the som as of February 17. According to the information published by the regulator, the current quotes are as follows: US Dollar (USD) — 87.45 soms;
According to information provided by Nazira Kerimalieva, the First Deputy Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, in January 2025, there was a 0.8% increase in consumer prices and tariffs in the country compared to December 2024. In particular, prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 1%, while alcoholic products and tobacco became 0.8% more expensive. Non-food goods increased in price by 0.5%, and tariffs for services to the population went up by 0.7%.
Photo from the internet. After a slight decrease, the Kazakh tenge has strengthened again against the som Against the backdrop of changes in exchange rates, the official values of most currencies showed an increase compared to the som. The most noticeable changes were demonstrated by the Russian ruble and the Kazakh tenge. At the same time, the Chinese yuan and euro slightly increased in value, while the US dollar remained at the same level. This data is provided by the National Bank of
According to data from the analytical agency "Autostat," Kyrgyzstan has taken the leading position among the EAEU countries in the import of new passenger cars to Russia. Belarus is in second place, having supplied 17.1 thousand cars, while Kazakhstan rounds out the top three with 11 thousand passenger cars. During this period, Armenia was only able to supply 344 new cars.
In Kyrgyzstan, preparations are actively underway for a significant event in the field of agriculture. At the forum "Agrodialog-2026," the organizers have allocated a record prize fund of one million soms to support the best representatives of the industry. This information comes from the organizing committee of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
The automated system AIS "Subsidy," launched by the Department for the Examination of Agricultural Crops, was developed by specialists from the State Institution "AgroSmart." It is designed for the complete transition of the process of issuing state subsidies to seed production farms into a digital format.
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has decided to amend the phytosanitary control rules in effect in the EAEU. According to information from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, the new measures concern situations where the recipient of quarantine products specified in phytosanitary certificates does not actually accept the goods.
According to the administration of the Naryn region, in 2025, 876.3 kilograms of gold were extracted from the Buchuk site of the Solton-Sary deposit, which is confirmed by official data. The gold extraction plant at this deposit began its operations in October 2024 in test mode. It is capable of processing up to 600,000 tons of ore per year, producing about 1.8 tons of gold. Investments in the project amount to approximately 12 billion soms.
According to the latest data from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), Kazakhstan has become the leader among the EAEU countries in terms of gasoline price increases in 2025. From January to December, the cost of fuel at gas stations rose by 15.7 percent, as reported by Orda.kz. In second place is Kyrgyzstan, where the price increase was 15.1 percent, while Russia ranks third with an increase of 10.8 percent. In Belarus, prices rose by 6.7 percent, while in Armenia, gasoline prices decreased
Recently, a meeting was held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic with representatives of the Spanish company Solartec World Company S.L. According to the press service of the national agency, new opportunities for implementing investment projects in the Kyrgyz Republic were discussed.
Now the company is headed by Timur Malbashev Ayvar Monoldorov, who held the position of head of the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Oil Company," has been dismissed. This decision was made by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. Timur Malbashev has been appointed in his place. Photo www
Recent reports on social media about a mass infection of cows with foot-and-mouth disease in Kyrgyzstan have caused panic among the population. Internet users in the comments warn against buying farm milk and cottage cheese, claiming it could be dangerous. However, as experts have found, these fears are unfounded.
The State Insurance Company provided policies for 38 participants of the international press tour The State Insurance Organization (GSO) insured 38 participants of the press tour titled "Naryn - Winter Fairy Tale" for a total of three million eight hundred thousand soms, which amounts to one hundred thousand soms per person, as reported by GSO. The purpose of this press tour was to promote the tourism potential of the Naryn region, including its natural beauty, cultural and
During the meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 16, current information about Kyrgyzstan's state debts was made public. In response to a request from deputy Dastan Bekeshev, Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov shared the latest data on state borrowings.
The International Business Council of Kyrgyzstan has submitted its comments on the draft Law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Pricing," which is being developed by the government. The business community expresses concern that these changes could significantly undermine economic stability, the investment climate, and the development of key sectors such as telecommunications. The draft law stipulates that the state will be able to introduce state price regulation for
Significant events for the cryptocurrency market in Kyrgyzstan occurred in 2025. President Sadyr Japarov held high-level negotiations with the founder of Binance, the national stablecoin USDKG was launched, and significant changes in legislation were adopted. Growth in TurnoverThe second phase of active development of the virtual asset market in Kyrgyzstan began in 2022. Since then, the number of operators has increased from six to 82, and the number of trading operators has risen from one to
The consulting firm Commonwealth Partnership Uzbekistan conducted a study of the international hotel sector in Central Asia. The region is becoming increasingly attractive to tourists, and the number of those wishing to visit its countries is steadily growing. Accordingly, the demands for service levels and quality of hotel accommodations are rising. According to forecasts, the number of hotel rooms will increase over the next five years. However, each country in the region will develop
According to the National Statistical Committee, the volume of Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade in 2025 amounted to $15 billion 825 million, which is 11.2% less compared to 2024. Decrease in Exports A significant factor contributing to the reduction in trade volumes was a sharp decline in export deliveries, which fell by 44.5% to $2 billion 852.1 million.
In Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, preparations are actively underway for the introduction of a preferential trade regime, which, according to experts, could significantly impact food prices. At a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 16, deputies approved in the first reading an agreement signed in the summer of 2022.
The Director of the Creative Industries Park (CIP), Kanyshay Mamytova, presented the results of nearly two years of work, noting that the number of residents increased from 155 in 2025 to 165 by the end of January 2026. The park was founded in April 2024, and the first applications began to be processed in June of the same year. The first reports from 21 residents were submitted in the third quarter of 2024, with total revenue of 43.5 million soms. Over time, the revenue of the residents
Since February 6, 2026, a draft law "On Amendments to the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic" has been submitted for public discussion. Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulnara Akimbayeva is the initiator of this draft law. The document is developed to establish a mechanism for salary indexing at the legislative level, aimed at maintaining its real value. The draft law proposes to unify the approaches to indexing in non-budgetary organizations.
The Creative Industries Park (CIP) in Kyrgyzstan actively promotes the development of the creative economy by offering a unique tax regime. Kanyshai Mamytova, the director of CIP, spoke about the park's progress, the benefits for residents, and new legislative initiatives. Mamytova noted that the park encompasses a wide range of creative industry sectors. The CIP was founded by the Association of Creative Industries, which initiated the creation of a special tax regime.
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, which took place on February 16, Deputy Minister of Finance Zhibek Duyisheva announced information about the allocation of funds. Of this amount, 910 million soms will be directed towards the capital repair of existing roads and the construction of new ones, while 180 million soms will be allocated for the leasing of 30 electric buses. The committee supported this funding
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobayev participated in a meeting of the board organized by the presidential representative in the Batken region. The main topic of the event was to summarize the socio-economic development of the region for the year 2025 and to define priority tasks for the future. During the discussion, important aspects were addressed, such as the implementation of state and regional programs, the
In accordance with the new amendments to the resolution "On measures to ensure food security and stabilize market prices in the Kyrgyz Republic," signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, an important measure has been adopted. The purpose of the document is to support local producers, strengthen food security, and stabilize food prices, which will improve the functioning of the domestic market and the quality of goods.
According to forecasts from experts at the Eurasian Development Bank, money transfers to Kyrgyzstan could reach 3.5 billion dollars by 2025. This data was published in the latest weekly macro review of this financial institution. Analysts note that the volume of transfers this year has set a record, increasing by 16.8% compared to 2024, which is largely explained by inflows from Russia.
The draft government order is currently undergoing approval in the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which is responsible for finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development. Deputy Minister of Finance Zhibek Duyisheva reported that the total amount allocated to the Talas city administration will be 1 billion 90 million soms.
At the meeting held on February 16, Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov presented information on the size of Kyrgyzstan's national debt. During the discussion on the budget, finances, and competition development, he also announced a draft agreement with the International Development Association, which plans to provide the country with $1 billion 26 million 760 thousand from 2026 to 2028.
The Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan has submitted to the parliament a draft agreement for financing for the years 2026-2028 with the International Development Association. At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov reported that the plan includes the allocation of $1 billion 26 million 760 thousand. Of this amount, $32.7 million consists of grants, while $994 million are concessional