The Jogorku Kenesh completed the ratification of the OPEC loan for water supply

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At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 4, the deputies approved a bill concerning the ratification of the Credit Agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development related to the "Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)" program. This document was signed on September 23, 2025, in Bishkek and has passed its third reading.

The Prime Minister initiated this bill. The information about it was presented by Eldar Sulaymanov, who holds the position of Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The aim of the project is to improve access to safe water and sanitation in 126 settlements located in the Osh, Chui, and Issyk-Kul regions. The total funding for the program amounts to 200 million dollars, of which 20 million dollars will be provided by the OPEC Fund for International Development.

The terms of the loan are as follows:
- term — 20 years;
- grace period — 5 years;
- interest rate — 1.25% per annum.
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