Issue 1940 - 27.10.2025
28.10.2025

United Nations Day celebrated at Kyrgyz Opera and Ballet Theatre

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zheenbek Kulubaev, participated in a solemn event on 24 October at the A. Maldybaev Opera and Ballet Theatre to celebrate United Nations Day.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) press service reported that the event took place with the participation of representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, state bodies, United Nations (UN) system employees in Kyrgyzstan, as well as the civil and expert community.

The programme opened with speeches by the head, Zh. Kulubaev, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, A. Grave.

In his speech, the Minister, on behalf of the country's leadership, congratulated the event participants on UN Day. He stressed the global organisation's significant role in maintaining international peace, security, and the development of cooperation between states for eight decades.

The head of the foreign affairs agency especially noted the UN's significant contribution to supporting an independent and sovereign Kyrgyzstan as an equal and responsible member of the international community. He stressed the positive results of the 33-year partnership with the UN.

"On Kyrgyzstan's initiative, the UN General Assembly adopted a number of resolutions of various natures in the sphere of ecology and nature, the preservation of historical heritage, and social justice. The Kyrgyz side's initiatives helped draw the world community's attention to existing problems at the global level, including mountain countries, as well as to Kyrgyzstan's culture and history. Our country was elected to the UN Human Rights Council three times and is currently a current member of this important organisation body," the head of the MFA stated.

Speaking about achievements, Kulubaev separately highlighted the contribution of Kyrgyz peacekeepers to the cause of maintaining peace and security within the framework of more than 12 UN missions.

Key topics addressed by the Minister also included global UN reform, including the improvement of the Security Council's work, and overcoming modern crises and challenges.

In conclusion of his speech, he confirmed Kyrgyzstan's commitment to developing multilateral cooperation with the UN.

Reported by Kabar (Kyrgyzstan).

Kyrgyzstan General

28.10.2025

Adylbek Kasymaliev congratulates Kyrgyz citizens on Local Communities Day

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, congratulated Kyrgyz citizens on Local Communities Day.

Text of the congratulation: "Dear fellow citizens! On behalf of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and personally, I sincerely congratulate you on Local Communities Day of our country. In...

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, congratulated Kyrgyz citizens on Local Communities Day.

Text of the congratulation: "Dear fellow citizens! On behalf of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and personally, I sincerely congratulate you on Local Communities Day of our country. In...

28.10.2025

Bishkek gets greener: master plan provides for 3.5 times increase in green zones

The project of the new Master Plan for the capital's development until 2050 was presented in Bishkek. It promises to radically change the city's appearance and make it significantly greener, more convenient, and more environmentally friendly.

Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov, Chief Architect of the capital Meder Kydyrmaev, his First Deputy Aziret...

The project of the new Master Plan for the capital's development until 2050 was presented in Bishkek. It promises to radically change the city's appearance and make it significantly greener, more convenient, and more environmentally friendly.

Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov, Chief Architect of the capital Meder Kydyrmaev, his First Deputy Aziret...

Finance and Investment

28.10.2025

Cryptocurrency, blockchain technology have future in Kyrgyzstan

There are prospects for the development of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies in Kyrgyzstan. Gulnaz Supaeva, a Doctor of Economic Sciences, reported this to the "Kabar" agency.

According to her, interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies grows in the country, especially among youth and Information Technology (IT) specialists. The legislative framework needs...

There are prospects for the development of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies in Kyrgyzstan. Gulnaz Supaeva, a Doctor of Economic Sciences, reported this to the "Kabar" agency.

According to her, interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies grows in the country, especially among youth and Information Technology (IT) specialists. The legislative framework needs...

28.10.2025

Women occupy 40% in entrepreneurship sectors

The contribution of women to the country's economy amounts to more than 42%. This is thanks to the implementation of the national strategy for achieving gender equality and supporting women's entrepreneurship. Dmitry Konstantinov, Director General of the Rosatom Corporation representative office in Kyrgyzstan, said this today at the forum "Partnership...

The contribution of women to the country's economy amounts to more than 42%. This is thanks to the implementation of the national strategy for achieving gender equality and supporting women's entrepreneurship. Dmitry Konstantinov, Director General of the Rosatom Corporation representative office in Kyrgyzstan, said this today at the forum "Partnership...

28.10.2025

Bishkek discusses women contribution to Kyrgyzstan, Russia economies development

The Kyrgyzstan and Russia Women's Forum Dialogue, "Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development," is taking place in Bishkek today, 24 October.

This forum is the first joint project to implement the Cooperation Roadmap signed in September of this year at Global Atomic Week in Moscow. More than 100 participants discuss the role...

The Kyrgyzstan and Russia Women's Forum Dialogue, "Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development," is taking place in Bishkek today, 24 October.

This forum is the first joint project to implement the Cooperation Roadmap signed in September of this year at Global Atomic Week in Moscow. More than 100 participants discuss the role...

28.10.2025

Kyrgyzstan’s KGST stablecoin use in international settlements eliminates need for double conversion

Most states are currently moving towards the issuance of national digital currencies and stablecoins, striving to maintain control over cash flows and payment infrastructure. Farhat Iminov, Head of the Secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies, said this.

He noted that work is being...

Most states are currently moving towards the issuance of national digital currencies and stablecoins, striving to maintain control over cash flows and payment infrastructure. Farhat Iminov, Head of the Secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies, said this.

He noted that work is being...

28.10.2025

Anvar Abdraev comments on sanctions against two Kyrgyzstan banks, National Bank reaction

Anvar Abdraev, President of the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan, commented on the situation regarding the introduction of sanctions against two financial institutions in Kyrgyzstan to the "Kabar" news agency.

The European Union (EU) introduced the restrictions, which affected "Toluibay Bank" and "Eurasian Savings Bank".

The National Bank (NB) responded to the...

Anvar Abdraev, President of the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan, commented on the situation regarding the introduction of sanctions against two financial institutions in Kyrgyzstan to the "Kabar" news agency.

The European Union (EU) introduced the restrictions, which affected "Toluibay Bank" and "Eurasian Savings Bank".

The National Bank (NB) responded to the...

28.10.2025

Kyrgyzstan leads Central Asia in cryptocurrency use

Kyrgyzstan demonstrated high rates of digital asset adoption and ranked 19th in the global index of cryptocurrency adoption. According to the study, the republic confidently holds the leadership in Central Asia. It is ahead of neighbouring countries in the region in terms of usage and the population's involvement in the...

Kyrgyzstan demonstrated high rates of digital asset adoption and ranked 19th in the global index of cryptocurrency adoption. According to the study, the republic confidently holds the leadership in Central Asia. It is ahead of neighbouring countries in the region in terms of usage and the population's involvement in the...

28.10.2025

Virtual asset turnover reaches 860 billion som in Kyrgyzstan for first half year

The turnover of virtual assets reached 860 billion som in Kyrgyzstan for the first half of the year. Farhat Iminov, Head of the Secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of Kyrgyzstan, reported this.

According to his data, there are about...

The turnover of virtual assets reached 860 billion som in Kyrgyzstan for the first half of the year. Farhat Iminov, Head of the Secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of Kyrgyzstan, reported this.

According to his data, there are about...

28.10.2025

One Kyrgyzstan company intends to increase credit line at Demir Bank

The domestic company "Logik" Open Joint Stock Company (OJSC) intends to increase its credit line at "Demir Kyrgyz International Bank" Closed Joint Stock Company (CJSC). The issue will be considered at an extraordinary shareholders' meeting, which will take place on 14 November 2025 in Bishkek.

According to the agenda, participants will...

The domestic company "Logik" Open Joint Stock Company (OJSC) intends to increase its credit line at "Demir Kyrgyz International Bank" Closed Joint Stock Company (CJSC). The issue will be considered at an extraordinary shareholders' meeting, which will take place on 14 November 2025 in Bishkek.

According to the agenda, participants will...

28.10.2025

International online platform pays $2.9 million in taxes to Kyrgyzstan after audit

The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan found that the international internet platform Temu conducted commercial activity on the country's territory without tax registration.

Following joint measures with the State Tax Service, the company was registered with the tax authorities of Kyrgyzstan. It transferred $2 million 885 thousand (about 251 million som)...

The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan found that the international internet platform Temu conducted commercial activity on the country's territory without tax registration.

Following joint measures with the State Tax Service, the company was registered with the tax authorities of Kyrgyzstan. It transferred $2 million 885 thousand (about 251 million som)...

28.10.2025

China may lose status as Kyrgyzstan main creditor

Kyrgyzstan is gradually reducing its dependence on Chinese borrowings. The Export Import Bank of China's sharein the external debt structure has dropped to a third for the first time in recent years. The Ministry of Finance report on 31 August provides this data.

The country's total state debt amounted to 755.6...

Kyrgyzstan is gradually reducing its dependence on Chinese borrowings. The Export Import Bank of China's sharein the external debt structure has dropped to a third for the first time in recent years. The Ministry of Finance report on 31 August provides this data.

The country's total state debt amounted to 755.6...

28.10.2025

Ministry of Finance fails to place planned 800 million som government bond volume on Kyrgyz Stock Exchange

The Ministry of Finance could not place the entire declared volume of two-year state treasury bonds at the auction held on 24 October on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) trading floor.

The Ministry of Finance initially planned to raise 800 million som by placing two-year state bonds. However, the demand following...

The Ministry of Finance could not place the entire declared volume of two-year state treasury bonds at the auction held on 24 October on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) trading floor.

The Ministry of Finance initially planned to raise 800 million som by placing two-year state bonds. However, the demand following...

Metals and Minerals

28.10.2025

Gold ounce price increases by more than 6 thousand som in 24 hours

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan increased the buyback price of gold measured bars weighing a troy ounce (31.1035 g) on 24 October. The cost increased to 364,925 som, which is 6,449.5 som more than the previous day.

The selling price also increased: from 363,852.5 som to 370,398.5 som.

Thus, gold continues to...

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan increased the buyback price of gold measured bars weighing a troy ounce (31.1035 g) on 24 October. The cost increased to 364,925 som, which is 6,449.5 som more than the previous day.

The selling price also increased: from 363,852.5 som to 370,398.5 som.

Thus, gold continues to...

Trade and Consumer Goods

28.10.2025

Kyrgyzstan increases alcohol excise taxes

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce initiated a draft Cabinet of Ministers resolution on amendments to tax legislation. The document provides for a gradual increase in excise tax rates on alcoholic products from 2026 to 2029. It also includes the cancellation of excise exemption and mandatory labelling for children's sugar...

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce initiated a draft Cabinet of Ministers resolution on amendments to tax legislation. The document provides for a gradual increase in excise tax rates on alcoholic products from 2026 to 2029. It also includes the cancellation of excise exemption and mandatory labelling for children's sugar...

Agriculture

28.10.2025

Ministry of Agriculture reports on products Kyrgyzstan remains dependent on imports for

The level of food security for basic products remains stable in Kyrgyzstan. However, the country still depends on imports for several areas. Uran Chekirbaev, Head of the Food Security Department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, reported this on Birinchi Radio.

He said that the...

The level of food security for basic products remains stable in Kyrgyzstan. However, the country still depends on imports for several areas. Uran Chekirbaev, Head of the Food Security Department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, reported this on Birinchi Radio.

He said that the...

28.10.2025

200 million som directed to irrigation canal modernisation in Talas (Kyrgyzstan).

The modernisation of the Kydyraly irrigation canal, built in 1977, began in the Manas District of the Talas region. About 200 million som were allocated for the work. The funds are directed to the laying of modern concrete lining, which will reduce irrigation water losses and increase the irrigation system's...

The modernisation of the Kydyraly irrigation canal, built in 1977, began in the Manas District of the Talas region. About 200 million som were allocated for the work. The funds are directed to the laying of modern concrete lining, which will reduce irrigation water losses and increase the irrigation system's...

28.10.2025

Kyrgyzstan’s Jalal Abad region builds large fish processing plant

A capsule laying ceremony took place on the territory of the Salikh and Co fish farm. This marked the start of implementing an investment project to create an industrial, full cycle fish farming cluster worth $11.8 million. The Ministry of Agriculture reported this.

42.3% of the funds are provided by the...

A capsule laying ceremony took place on the territory of the Salikh and Co fish farm. This marked the start of implementing an investment project to create an industrial, full cycle fish farming cluster worth $11.8 million. The Ministry of Agriculture reported this.

42.3% of the funds are provided by the...

Manufacturing industry

28.10.2025

Kyrgyzstan starts solid household waste processing plant construction

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in the capsule laying ceremony for the solid household waste processing plant construction as part of a working trip to the Issyk-Kul region.

The Cabinet of Ministers press service reported that Kasymaliev noted that large investment...

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in the capsule laying ceremony for the solid household waste processing plant construction as part of a working trip to the Issyk-Kul region.

The Cabinet of Ministers press service reported that Kasymaliev noted that large investment...

Communications and Transportation

28.10.2025

Kyrgyzstan’s transport department increases tax revenues by 4 times in nine months

Absattar Syrgabaev, the Minister of Transport, speaks about the increase in budget revenues in his congratulatory speech to workers and veterans on the occasion of Automobile Transport and Road Industry Day, Tazabek.kg reports.

According to the Head of the agency, the Department of Land and Water Transport secures revenues to the budget amounting...

Absattar Syrgabaev, the Minister of Transport, speaks about the increase in budget revenues in his congratulatory speech to workers and veterans on the occasion of Automobile Transport and Road Industry Day, Tazabek.kg reports.

According to the Head of the agency, the Department of Land and Water Transport secures revenues to the budget amounting to 861 million 192...

Real Estate and Construction

28.10.2025

Kyrgyz Railways puts premises up for auction on Leo Tolstoy Street

The State Railway Enterprise "NC 'Kyrgyz Temir Zholu'" announced an electronic auction on the electronic trading platform for the right to conclude a lease agreement for state buildings, premises, and structures.

The enterprise reported that the facility is located at 130/2 Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek City.

·         Date and...

The State Railway Enterprise "NC 'Kyrgyz Temir Zholu'" announced an electronic auction on the electronic trading platform for the right to conclude a lease agreement for state buildings, premises, and structures.

The enterprise reported that the facility is located at 130/2 Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek City.

·         Date and time: 5...

28.10.2025

Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn province begins construction of several social facilities

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited the Naryn region on a working trip. During the visit, he participated in a capsule laying ceremony that marked the start of the construction of several social facilities.

The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdan...

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Kamchybek Tashiev, visited the Naryn region on a working trip. During the visit, he participated in a capsule laying ceremony that marked the start of the construction of several social facilities.

The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdan...

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare News

28.10.2025

Chinese ophthalmologists perform 317 free operations in Osh (Kyrgyzstan)

A team of ophthalmologists from China worked at the Osh Interregional United Clinical Hospital from 11 to 22 October as part of the "Express Health Bright Journey" project.

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported that the Chinese specialists performed 317 free operations over two weeks, restoring the patients' sight and...

A team of ophthalmologists from China worked at the Osh Interregional United Clinical Hospital from 11 to 22 October as part of the "Express Health Bright Journey" project.

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported that the Chinese specialists performed 317 free operations over two weeks, restoring the patients' sight and...

Regional News

28.10.2025

Russia reduces key rate by half point amidst worsening forecasts

Friday, October 24 — contrary to the forecasts of most analysts who expected the indicator to remain at the previous level. With this compromise decision, the Central Bank (CB) shows that the course towards monetary policy (MP) easing continues, despite a local increase in inflation and new pro-inflationary risks: the increase in the 2025 budget deficit,...

Friday, October 24 — contrary to the forecasts of most analysts who expected the indicator to remain at the previous level. With this compromise decision, the Central Bank (CB) shows that the course towards monetary policy (MP) easing continues, despite a local increase in inflation and new pro-inflationary risks: the increase in the 2025 budget deficit,...

28.10.2025

Labour demand in Russia shows signs of cooling

An unstable situation has been recorded in the labour market in August of this year, analysts at the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting note in the October macroeconomic review. According to their estimates, the indicator of labour market overheating (the number of vacancies per applicant registered with the employment service) is at a...

An unstable situation has been recorded in the labour market in August of this year, analysts at the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting note in the October macroeconomic review. According to their estimates, the indicator of labour market overheating (the number of vacancies per applicant registered with the employment service) is at a...

28.10.2025

Russia's largest steelmakers report decline in revenues

MMK, following Severstal, reports a decline in key financial indicators in the third quarter. The reason is weak domestic demand, primarily from the construction sector, and low prices. The results of the metallurgists will also be under pressure in the fourth quarter and the first months of 2026.

MMK's revenue and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and...

MMK, following Severstal, reports a decline in key financial indicators in the third quarter. The reason is weak domestic demand, primarily from the construction sector, and low prices. The results of the metallurgists will also be under pressure in the fourth quarter and the first months of 2026.

MMK's revenue and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and...

28.10.2025

Russia’s industry urges workover of Rosenergoproekt creation idea

Major industry criticises the Ministry of Energy's project for the creation of "Rosenergoproekt" — a state operator for supporting the energy market. The RF plans to build up to 90 gigawatts (GW) of capacity by 2042, which will cost over 45 trillion roubles and may double electricity prices (see chart). The Ministry of Energy believes that the new institution will help reduce the...

Major industry criticises the Ministry of Energy's project for the creation of "Rosenergoproekt" — a state operator for supporting the energy market. The RF plans to build up to 90 gigawatts (GW) of capacity by 2042, which will cost over 45 trillion roubles and may double electricity prices (see chart). The Ministry of Energy believes that the new institution will help reduce the...

28.10.2025

Party group of State Council of People's Republic of China hold meeting on studying spirit of Fourth Plenary Session of 20th Central Committee of Communist Party of China

Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Secretary of the State Council Party Group, presides over a meeting on Friday to study and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC Central Committee).

The meeting...

Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Secretary of the State Council Party Group, presides over a meeting on Friday to study and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC Central Committee).

The meeting...

28.10.2025

China strives for further openness expansion during 15th Five Year Plan implementation

China strives for further openness expansion during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (PRC), states on Friday.

Focusing particularly on the service sector, efforts will be made to expand market access and spheres of opennessduring the implementation period of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), Wang Wentao reports at a press...

China strives for further openness expansion during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (PRC), states on Friday.

Focusing particularly on the service sector, efforts will be made to expand market access and spheres of opennessduring the implementation period of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), Wang Wentao reports at a press...

28.10.2025

Trading on China stock exchanges conclude with quotes increase

Trading on China's stock exchanges concludes with an increase in quotes today. The Shanghai Composite Index, which reflects the situation on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, rises by 0.71 per cent compared to the results of the previous trading day, to 3,950.31 points, Xinhua reports.

The Shenzhen Component Index, which is an indicator of business activity on...

Trading on China's stock exchanges concludes with an increase in quotes today. The Shanghai Composite Index, which reflects the situation on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, rises by 0.71 per cent compared to the results of the previous trading day, to 3,950.31 points, Xinhua reports.

The Shenzhen Component Index, which is an indicator of business activity on the Shenzhen trading floor, rises...