Issue 1972 - 11.12.2025
11.12.2025

Kyrgyzstan becomes first country in world to develop Digital Code: expert

At the second annual forum dedicated to digital and cyber legal security issues, Rakhat Zusumambetova, an expert in Information Technology (IT) and law, told the Kabar agency about the importance of developing legal mechanisms in the context of the rapid growth of technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).

According to her, cyber legal security is becoming one of the key directions of the modern world, especially against the backdrop of the active implementation of AI. "The forum provides an opportunity to understand the stage we are at, which laws are in force today, and how to protect data—both personal and client data in business. It is important that artificial intelligence does not control people, but people control artificial intelligence," Zusumambetova noted.

The expert stressed that data has essentially become a new form of value—the "oil" of the digital era, but they must be used primarily to protect citizens and develop the state.

Speaking about the difficulties faced by lawyers, she noted the lack of knowledge about how technologies work and how they interact with the legal field. "Understanding the principles of data processing allows a lawyer to competently apply legislation and regulate processes," she said.

Zusumambetova paid special attention to Kyrgyzstan's Digital Code, which enters into force in 2026. The document combines norms regulating IT, the operation of state information systems, electronic governance, the protection of personal and biometric data, as well as AI issues. Five previously separate laws were consolidated into the Code, which allowed for the systematisation of the approach to digital regulation in the country.

"Kyrgyzstan became the first country in the world to adopt such a comprehensive Digital Code. This is an important step towards building an effective and safe technological environment," Zusumambetova noted.

Reported by Kabar (Kyrgyzstan).

Kyrgyzstan General

11.12.2025

Kyrgyzstan expands transport and energy ties with Azerbaijan

Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, held talks on the expansion of cooperation in shipbuilding and petroleum product supplies as part of a working visit to Azerbaijan.

Torobaev met with Ruslan Talybov, Chairman of the Board of Baku Shipyard Open Joint...

Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, held talks on the expansion of cooperation in shipbuilding and petroleum product supplies as part of a working visit to Azerbaijan.

Torobaev met with Ruslan Talybov, Chairman of the Board of Baku Shipyard Open Joint...

11.12.2025

Kyrgyzstan and Japan intend to strengthen cooperation in forensic examination

A Japanese delegation visited the Forensic Examination Service, represented by Professor (Prosecutor) Oku Daiki of the International Cooperation Department of the Scientific Research Institute of Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Justice of Japan and Chief Expert Takahashi Shogo of the International Cooperation Department of the Scientific Research Institute of Legal Affairs.

According to the...

A Japanese delegation visited the Forensic Examination Service, represented by Professor (Prosecutor) Oku Daiki of the International Cooperation Department of the Scientific Research Institute of Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Justice of Japan and Chief Expert Takahashi Shogo of the International Cooperation Department of the Scientific Research Institute of Legal Affairs.

According to the...

11.12.2025

Sadyr Japarov receives Saudi Arabia Ambassador on completion of his diplomatic mission

Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, received Ibrahim bin Radi Al Radi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kyrgyzstan, today, December 10, on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission.

The head of state expressed gratitude to the Ambassador for his fruitful activity and significant contribution to the development of cooperation...

Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, received Ibrahim bin Radi Al Radi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kyrgyzstan, today, December 10, on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission.

The head of state expressed gratitude to the Ambassador for his fruitful activity and significant contribution to the development of cooperation...

11.12.2025

Sadyr Japarov receives Ombudsman Jamilya Jamanbaeva

Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, received Ombudsman Jamilya Jamanbaeva today, December 10—the day the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

The President's press service reported that the head of state congratulated the Akyikatchy (Ombudsman) Institute on Human Rights Day, stressing the importance of the mission carried out by all...

Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, received Ombudsman Jamilya Jamanbaeva today, December 10—the day the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

The President's press service reported that the head of state congratulated the Akyikatchy (Ombudsman) Institute on Human Rights Day, stressing the importance of the mission carried out by all...

Finance and Investment

11.12.2025

Economy 2025: Kyrgyzstan surpasses main forecast indicators

The development pace demonstrated by the Kyrgyzstan economy indicates that key indicators and markersdetermining state sustainability, financial market stability, the state of production capacity and trade, and order in the budget sphere are in the so called "green zone". The growth of key indicators at the end of 2025 noticeably surpassed the forecast...

The development pace demonstrated by the Kyrgyzstan economy indicates that key indicators and markersdetermining state sustainability, financial market stability, the state of production capacity and trade, and order in the budget sphere are in the so called "green zone". The growth of key indicators at the end of 2025 noticeably surpassed the forecast...

11.12.2025

Investors choose Kyrgyzstan: key trends and projects – interview with National Investment Agency head

All necessary conditions for investment are created in Kyrgyzstan, both for foreign and domestic investors. Opportunities for implementing joint projects in priority directions are regularly presented at business forums and during working visits.

This time, we spoke with Ravshanbek Sabirov, Director of the National Investment Agency, about which investors are interested in Kyrgyzstan and...

All necessary conditions for investment are created in Kyrgyzstan, both for foreign and domestic investors. Opportunities for implementing joint projects in priority directions are regularly presented at business forums and during working visits.

This time, we spoke with Ravshanbek Sabirov, Director of the National Investment Agency, about which investors are interested in Kyrgyzstan and...

11.12.2025

Over 130 million som allocated for salary increase in science sector

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the distribution of additional funds for scientific institutions in connection with the salary increase for employees. Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, signed the corresponding order.

According to the document, the Ministry of Finance is instructed to allocate from the republican budget in 2025:

· 19.24 million som to...

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the distribution of additional funds for scientific institutions in connection with the salary increase for employees. Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, signed the corresponding order.

According to the document, the Ministry of Finance is instructed to allocate from the republican budget in 2025:

· 19.24 million som to the Ministry...

11.12.2025

Banks that fail to submit documents by January 1 will have to form 5 billion som capital

The National Bank submitted a draft resolution for public discussion that changes the rules for entering the banking market and gradually increases the capital requirements for existing financial institutions. If it is adopted, newly created banks will be obliged to immediately form an authorised capital of at least 5 billion som (currently 1...

The National Bank submitted a draft resolution for public discussion that changes the rules for entering the banking market and gradually increases the capital requirements for existing financial institutions. If it is adopted, newly created banks will be obliged to immediately form an authorised capital of at least 5 billion som (currently 1...

Metals and Minerals

11.12.2025

National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic gold ounce increases more than 800 som in day

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's buyback price for a one ounce gold bar is set at 369,669 som for December 10.

The day before, the regulator bought 31.1035 gramme bars from the public for 368,816.50 som. Thus, the ounce increased by 852.50 som in a day.

It should be added that today, one can buy a...

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's buyback price for a one ounce gold bar is set at 369,669 som for December 10.

The day before, the regulator bought 31.1035 gramme bars from the public for 368,816.50 som. Thus, the ounce increased by 852.50 som in a day.

It should be added that today, one can buy a...

Energy Industry

11.12.2025

Hydropower provides 90% of Kyrgyzstan electricity

Hydropower is historically the foundation of the energy system in the Kyrgyz Republic, said Emilbek Ysmanov, Deputy Minister of Energy, at the "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future" international conference.

According to him, about 90% of electricity is produced at hydropower plants.

"At the same time, the real plan for using hydropower...

Hydropower is historically the foundation of the energy system in the Kyrgyz Republic, said Emilbek Ysmanov, Deputy Minister of Energy, at the "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future" international conference.

According to him, about 90% of electricity is produced at hydropower plants.

"At the same time, the real plan for using hydropower...

Agriculture

11.12.2025

Products become more expensive but remain more affordable than neighbours' products: Ministry of Agriculture

The rise in food prices in Kyrgyzstan is due to a combination of internal and external factors. Uran Chekirbaev, Head of the Food Security Department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, announced this on Birinchi radio.

According to him, nine main significant food products are highlighted in the country—including meat, vegetable...

The rise in food prices in Kyrgyzstan is due to a combination of internal and external factors. Uran Chekirbaev, Head of the Food Security Department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, announced this on Birinchi radio.

According to him, nine main significant food products are highlighted in the country—including meat, vegetable...

Manufacturing industry

11.12.2025

South Korean company invests $12 million in blast freezing complex in Kyrgyzstan

A capsule laying ceremony for the construction of a multifunctional agroindustrial complex took place today in Baytik village in the the Alamudun district of the the Chuy region.

The Ministry of Agriculture reported that Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, participated...

A capsule laying ceremony for the construction of a multifunctional agroindustrial complex took place today in Baytik village in the the Alamudun district of the the Chuy region.

The Ministry of Agriculture reported that Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, participated...

11.12.2025

33 processing enterprises and logistics centres created in Naryn region

33 enterprises and logistics centres for processing products will appear in the the Naryn region as part of the agricultural sector's development.

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry continues implementing the programme for creating 385 processing enterprises across the country. The initiative's goal is to increase the level of agricultural product...

33 enterprises and logistics centres for processing products will appear in the the Naryn region as part of the agricultural sector's development.

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry continues implementing the programme for creating 385 processing enterprises across the country. The initiative's goal is to increase the level of agricultural product...

Oil and Gas Sector

11.12.2025

Kyrgyzstan studies possibilities for petroleum product supplies from Heydar Aliyev Plant

Bakyt Torobaev, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, held a meeting with Majnun Mammadov, Minister of Agriculture of Azerbaijan. The main topic of the bilateral negotiations was traditionally agricultural partnership issues, but a significant part of the visit was devoted to studying Azerbaijan's oil refining potential.

As part of the trip, the Kyrgyz...

Bakyt Torobaev, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, held a meeting with Majnun Mammadov, Minister of Agriculture of Azerbaijan. The main topic of the bilateral negotiations was traditionally agricultural partnership issues, but a significant part of the visit was devoted to studying Azerbaijan's oil refining potential.

As part of the trip, the Kyrgyz...

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare News

11.12.2025

Multidisciplinary medical centre opens in Karakol

Plans include opening a multidisciplinary medical centre in the Kashka Suu microdistrict of Karakol city, the Issyk Kul Region Development Fund reported.

A local doctor applied to the fund with a project for the construction of a private medical centre. The Supervisory Board decided to allocate an interest free loan of 30 million som to...

Plans include opening a multidisciplinary medical centre in the Kashka Suu microdistrict of Karakol city, the Issyk Kul Region Development Fund reported.

A local doctor applied to the fund with a project for the construction of a private medical centre. The Supervisory Board decided to allocate an interest free loan of 30 million som to...

Regional News

11.12.2025

Infrastructure revolution in Central Asia kicks off

Over the past two decades, Central Asia has accomplished something truly remarkable: it has built, and built on a grand scale.

From the high-speed railway that now connects Almaty and Tashkent in a few hours instead of several days, to the modern, gleaming terminals of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Kazakhstan...

Over the past two decades, Central Asia has accomplished something truly remarkable: it has built, and built on a grand scale.

From the high-speed railway that now connects Almaty and Tashkent in a few hours instead of several days, to the modern, gleaming terminals of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Kazakhstan...

11.12.2025

Russian oil discount reaches two and half year maximum

The discount on Russian oil relative to the benchmark Brent grade reached its maximum value in two and a half years, since June 2023. The average discount on Urals, Russia's main export crude, was 18.9 per barrel in November, and by the end of the month, the discount exceeded 20.

The average price of Urals...

The discount on Russian oil relative to the benchmark Brent grade reached its maximum value in two and a half years, since June 2023. The average discount on Urals, Russia's main export crude, was 18.9 per barrel in November, and by the end of the month, the discount exceeded 20.

The average price of Urals...

11.12.2025

Russian businesses call for judicial system improvement

The majority of Russian entrepreneurs consider a reform of the Russian Federation judicial system necessary, according to a survey of representatives of large and medium sized businesses. They see the greatest risks for themselves in disputes with the state. Among the most anticipated changes are an increase in the level of judicial...

The majority of Russian entrepreneurs consider a reform of the Russian Federation judicial system necessary, according to a survey of representatives of large and medium sized businesses. They see the greatest risks for themselves in disputes with the state. Among the most anticipated changes are an increase in the level of judicial...

11.12.2025

Russia’s budget spending surges mildly into current year

Federal budget revenues for January–November amounted to 32.9 trillion roubles, and expenditures were 37.2 trillion roubles, the Ministry of Finance reported on Tuesday, 9 December. As a result, the budget deficit was 4.3 trillion roubles, or 2% of GDP. At the end of ten months, it was slightly less significant at 4.2...

Federal budget revenues for January–November amounted to 32.9 trillion roubles, and expenditures were 37.2 trillion roubles, the Ministry of Finance reported on Tuesday, 9 December. As a result, the budget deficit was 4.3 trillion roubles, or 2% of GDP. At the end of ten months, it was slightly less significant at 4.2...