Altynken announces the start of an open competition for the provision of transportation services for the transportation of gold-containing concentrate.
The C6 format opens new opportunities for Central Asian countries in trade with the West. This was stated in an interview with the Trend agency by Temirlan Razbaev, the chief analyst of the National Institute for Strategic Initiatives. He is participating in the conference "C6: A Unified Region, A Common Future — Strengthening Strategic Dialogue," taking place in Baku. Photo by Trend. Expert of the National Institute for Strategic Initiatives Temirlan Razbaev
Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with participants from various ministries and departments, as well as residents of the free economic zone "Bishkek." The agency's press service reported that the main topic of discussion was the relocation of residents to a new area.
The study conducted by the consulting company Commonwealth Partnership Uzbekistan shows that the international hotel market in Central Asia is becoming increasingly attractive to tourists. With the growing number of people wishing to visit the region, the demands for service quality, including hotels, are also rising. Analysts predict that over the next five years, the number of hotel rooms will increase, with each country in the region developing in its unique way. Kyrgyzstan, in particular,
On February 19, a working meeting was held, organized by the head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ravshanbek Sabirov. The event was also attended by representatives from various ministries and departments, as well as participants of the free economic zone "Bishkek". During the discussion, key issues regarding the relocation of entities from the SEZ "Bishkek" to a new territory were addressed. Meeting participants discussed the
The second day of the "AgroDialogue-2026" forum is taking place at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University. The participants of the event are 20 leading farmers in the field of animal husbandry who share their successes and experiences. The main topics for discussion include: meat and dairy livestock; breeding of horses and mules; sheep farming; poultry farming and fish farming; beekeeping and feeding technologies. According to the forum participants, the exchange of knowledge
Suyunbek Shamshiev, a journalist from "Silk Road. Cultural Development," shared his impressions from his first trip to Kashgar, which became his fifth visit to Xinjiang. According to him, this city is significantly different from Urumqi and Ili, representing a harmonious blend of ancient traditions and modern progress.
Journalists from 24.kg conducted an analysis of prices for building materials in Kyrgyzstan, determining which factors influence their formation. The main factors include seasonal fluctuations, import volumes, and the development of local production. These aspects create a new dynamic in the construction market. Sharp rise: which materials have increased the most in price
In the Talas region, a major overhaul of the overhead power lines with a length of 269.530 km and a voltage of 10 kV will begin. According to information from the Talas Electric Networks Enterprise, the work is planned to be carried out from March to November 2026.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has updated the exchange rates for February 19: Currently, the dollar is worth 87.45 soms, while the euro continues to decline, and the ruble shows strengthening.
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A regular meeting of the Basin Council was held in Naryn, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Participants of the meeting discussed issues related to water resource management with an emphasis on the basin principle, which is outlined in the Water Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. This approach implies managing water resources not by administrative boundaries but within a single river system, which facilitates more effective interregional
According to the government decree adopted on April 28, 2025, the interest rate on loans for connecting to gas networks and for purchasing equipment for gas heating has been reduced from 8% to 3% per annum. The Ministry of Energy reported that this program includes preferential loans that can reach up to 150,000 soms. Financing is provided through "Aiyl Bank" and "Eldik Bank" using funds from the republican budget.
The active phase of dismantling work for the modernization of hydro unit No. 2 has begun at the Uch-Kurgan HPP. According to information from the Ministry of Energy, the general contractor, China National Electric Engineering Company, completed the preparatory work for dismantling by February 1. The project involves a team of 65 specialists, as well as the necessary equipment.
Photo courtesy of the press service of JSC "NESK". According to information from the press service of JSC "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan", in 2026, 390 thousand smart meters will be installed for consumers across the country. This project is being implemented with the support of the World Bank. The distribution of meters by regions and Bishkek is as follows:
The Open Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan" has announced its intentions to install 390 thousand "smart" meters for the population in 2026 across the country. The project, implemented with the support of the World Bank, aims to modernize Kyrgyzstan's energy infrastructure.
During a raid conducted by the State Tax Service employees in the village of Birlik, located in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region, cigarettes without excise stamps were discovered. During the inspection, it was noted that a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle was engaged in transferring tobacco products to another vehicle.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented updated exchange rates for foreign currencies against the som as of February 19. According to the regulator:
At a recent meeting dedicated to the results of 2025, the first deputy representative of the president in the Chuy region, Sanjar Zhantaev, shared information about the expansion of investment initiatives in the region. He reported that last year local self-government bodies implemented 89 investment projects totaling 365 million 872 thousand soms, thanks to stimulating grants from the Ministry of Finance. Of this amount, grant funds amounted to 191 million 879 thousand soms, while the own
Starting from March 1, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan will introduce a temporary six-month ban on the import of seedlings of fruit and berry plants from countries that are not members of the EAEU. The resolution, signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, aims to ensure food security and improve the efficiency of the agricultural sector. The restriction will apply to seedlings coming from third countries, except for those varieties specified in the annex to the resolution.
In 2025, remittances to the Kyrgyz Republic reached a historic maximum over the past 20 years, totaling $3.5 billion, which accounts for 15.4% of the country's gross domestic product, according to the macroeconomic review of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).
According to the decision of the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on February 18, Mederbek Kurmanbekov has been appointed as the new General Director of JSC "Alfa Telecom." This was reported by company representatives. Prior to this, Kurmanbekov held the position of First Deputy General Director from October 2023 to August 2024.
St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region have become the arena for preparing 25 companies for entering the Kyrgyz market. On February 17, 2026, a business meeting in the format of "An Hour with the Trade Representative" was held, gathering representatives from Export Support Centers and the Trade Representation of Russia in Kyrgyzstan.
At a meeting between Andrey Nikitin, head of the Ministry of Transport of Russia, and Arzybek Kozhoshev, member of the Collegium for Energy and Infrastructure of the EEC, key areas for the development of logistics within the Eurasian Economic Union until 2029 were discussed, as reported by the Russian embassy in Kyrgyzstan.
Bektur Junushaliev, a resident of the Panfilov district, has shown an interest in gardening from an early age, especially in apple orchards. This became known at the "AgroDialogue-2026" forum. According to information provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, he managed to create an apple orchard and gradually expand his land. He has become a champion in apple yield.
On the morning of February 19, the exchange rates for foreign currency at the Moscow City Council presented the following information:
The image is taken from open sources. The Kazakh tenge continues to strengthen against the som. The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek have recorded an increase in the official exchange rates of the ruble and tenge, which have updated their annual highs. At the same time, the euro and Chinese yuan showed a decrease after recent strengthening, while the US dollar remained stable. US Dollar:
Citizens of cities and rural areas will have the opportunity to participate more actively in the development of their communities. In the Kyrgyz Republic, new Funds for Supporting Local Initiatives will begin operating in five cities and rural districts. According to the Ministry of Finance, a memorandum of cooperation has been signed with several non-profit organizations, including the Public Fund "Civic Participation," the Center "Interbilim Osh," and "Youth of
The First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Chui Region, Sanjar Zhantaev, shared information about the preparations for the irrigation season of 2026 at a recent meeting summarizing the results of 2025. According to him, the region has 269 reservoirs with a total volume of 253.145 million cubic meters. Currently, 168.81 million cubic meters of water have been accumulated.
Individual entrepreneurs and individuals must fulfill this requirement by May 1. The State Tax Service has once again drawn the attention of legal entities, as well as state and municipal employees, to the necessity of submitting a unified tax declaration by April 1, 2026. The obligation to submit the declaration applies to the following categories: local companies, except those funded from the budget and having no tax liabilities for property tax; foreign organizations operating in Kyrgyzstan
Advances will be included in the tax base immediately — the changes come into effect on January 1, 2026 The State Tax Service (GNS) has clarified to taxpayers the new procedure for determining the date of the tax obligation for sales tax and the single tax, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. According to the updated regulations, the date of the tax obligation will be considered the first occurrence: this can be the date of delivery of goods specified in the invoice, the moment of
Important for the correct automatic calculation of tax for 2026 The State Tax Service (GNS) has drawn taxpayers' attention to the necessity of verifying data on taxable real estate with the information provided by state registration authorities. This involves comparing the information specified in the title documents with the data contained in the information system of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the government (GU "Cadastre").
At the recent forum "AgroDialog – 2026," the success of a farmer from the At-Bashi district was highlighted, who is actively engaged in potato farming. He runs his farm on a regular basis and achieves impressive results. Since 2023, the farmer has been using super-super elite potato seeds in his production, paying special attention to the quality and purity of the varieties.
At the forum "AgroDialogue – 2026," an important topic was raised regarding the need to update plum varieties. In recent years, gardeners have faced problems related to outdated varieties, and this has become particularly relevant for the "Hungarian" variety, which has lost its competitiveness in both domestic and international markets, leading to a sharp decline in its market value, according to data from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing
During the forum "AgroDialog – 2026," significant successes of the agricultural cooperative "Zhan Azyk" in berry production were announced. On an area of 34 hectares, a bush variety of raspberries was cultivated, yielding 24.5 tons. Out of this mass, 6 thousand tons of berries were allocated for samples.
An agro-industrial forum called "AgroDialogue-2026" is taking place in Bishkek. During the event, a farmer from the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, Akylbek Abdildaev, shared information about the advantages of safflower. According to Abdildaev, he is currently selling safflower oil at a price of 200 soms per liter. The farmer also produces animal feed from this plant, which is sold for 25 soms per kilogram.
Against the backdrop of preparations for the "Agrodialog–2026" forum, Ruslan Minbaev, recognized as one of the best gardeners in the country, shared his success story. According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, his journey to the championship title began in 2012. In 2016, he decided to launch an ambitious project to create a large blackcurrant plantation, becoming an innovator in his region.
As a result of a joint inspection conducted by the staff of the State Tax Service and representatives of the Manas Internal Affairs Department, tobacco products without excise stamps were discovered in the central market. According to the press service of the State Tax Service, during this operation, 9,695 packs of tobacco products with a total value of 1,163,400 soms were seized. Additionally, 24 packages of illegal electronic cigarettes and 33 units of a substance resembling snus were found.
A new project aimed at creating climate-resilient value chains has been initiated by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). This was reported by the ministry's press service. As part of this initiative, the government of Japan has allocated $4.5 million to support 17,000 small farmers working in three southern regions: Batken, Jalal-Abad, and Osh.
In Bishkek, at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after K.I. Skryabin, the agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog–2026" has started, which has become one of the key events for the agricultural sector of the country. The event is organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, bringing together farmers who have achieved outstanding results in 2025–2026. The grand opening of the forum took place in an atmosphere of
At the agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog–2026," held in Bishkek, a unique success story was presented that changed perceptions of the possibilities of crop production in the country. The spotlight was on a farmer who decided to use seeds of foreign selection and turned out to be right.
In Bishkek, on the territory of the K.I. Skryabin Agricultural University, the forum "Agro Dialogue – 2026" has commenced, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture. The main goal of this event is to highlight the most successful farming practices from various regions and make them accessible to the entire country. This year, the forum has become a true celebration for those who work the land. Walking down the red carpet were the "champions" of 2025 — the best farmers in the
Photo by the Ministry of Energy. Kambarata HPP-2 A project has been launched in Kyrgyzstan for the installation of the second hydro unit at Kambarata HPP-2, which is expected to increase energy capacity and enhance the reliability of the country's energy system, the Ministry of Energy reported. Funding and Contractors This project is funded by the Eurasian Stabilization and Development Fund. To ensure the quality implementation of the work, the ministry has engaged the international
During the forum "AgroDialog - 2026," it became known that a farmer from the Kadamjai district successfully planted 31 hectares of wheat, resulting in a high yield. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, after harvesting the grain crops, the farmer conducted a second sowing, choosing radish, which also yielded him an impressive and high-quality harvest.
Starting from January 1, 2026, according to the amendments to the Tax Code of the KR, the date of occurrence of the tax obligation for sales tax and the single tax will be considered the date specified in the invoice, the date of issuing the cash register receipt, or the date of receiving payment. In this case, the event that occurred first will be taken into account.
At the "AgroDialogue-2026" forum, a farmer from the Issyk-Kul region demonstrated outstanding results in growing watermelons using advanced technologies and was awarded the title of champion. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry emphasized that in the northern regions of the country, where watermelons are traditionally not cultivated, this project has become experimental. Thanks to the use of modern agricultural technologies, such as drip irrigation,
On February 18, at the forum "Agrodialog–2026," organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry, the achievements of the country's leading agrarians were showcased. As part of this event, two representatives from the Chui region were awarded the title of "champions" in the field of crop production.
The Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic organized a significant discussion regarding the support for domestic fish feed production. At the meeting, a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers was presented, which is intended to serve as a foundation for progress in this strategically important sector.