Issue 1907 - 11.09.2025
11.09.2025

Sadyr Japarov and Deputy President of Malaysia’s Senate discuss cooperation

President Sadyr Japarov received Deputy President of the Senate of the Malaysian Parliament Nur Jazlan Mohamed, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on an official visit. The parties discussed expanding cooperation in various areas, the press service of the head of state reported.

Sadyr Japarov noted that Kyrgyzstan views Malaysia as an important partner in Southeast Asia and is interested in strengthening ties. He recalled his recent visit to the country, during which important documents were signed. Particular attention was paid to inter-parliamentary cooperation, which the president called a strategic element of the partnership.

The head of state spoke about the latest achievements of Kyrgyzstan, including economic growth, the introduction of digital technologies and infrastructure development. He noted that after the intensification of cooperation in 2024, the volume of bilateral trade is gradually increasing.

Nur Jazlan Mohamed conveyed greetings from the leaders of the Malaysian Parliament and announced his intention to create a friendship group between the Parliaments of the two countries. He noted that he sees positive changes in the development of Kyrgyzstan since his last visit in 2009.

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Kyrgyzstan General

11.09.2025

Delegation of Jiangxi Province of China visits Kyrgyzstan

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov met with the delegation of Jiangxi Province of the People's Republic of China, headed by Vice Chairman of the People's Political Consultative Conference of the province Chen Xingchao.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic...

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov met with the delegation of Jiangxi Province of the People's Republic of China, headed by Vice Chairman of the People's Political Consultative Conference of the province Chen Xingchao.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic...

Finance and Investment

11.09.2025

Kyrgyzstan maintains one of lowest accounting rates in EAEU

Compared to other countries in the Eurasian Economic Union, Kyrgyzstan continues to maintain one of the lowest key interest rates. At the beginning of September, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's rate was 9.25%, while in Russia it reached 18% and in Kazakhstan 16.5%.

For comparison, the rate in Armenia is 6.75%...

Compared to other countries in the Eurasian Economic Union, Kyrgyzstan continues to maintain one of the lowest key interest rates. At the beginning of September, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's rate was 9.25%, while in Russia it reached 18% and in Kazakhstan 16.5%.

For comparison, the rate in Armenia is 6.75%...

11.09.2025

Kyrgyz Parliament adopts bill on new rules for cryptocurrency market

At a meeting of the Parliament today, on September 10, the deputies considered and adopted the draft Law of Kyrgyzstan "On Amendments to the Law of Kyrgyzstan "On Virtual Assets" in three readings.

The draft law was presented by Bakyt Sydykov, Minister of Economy and Commerce. According to him, the objectives...

At a meeting of the Parliament today, on September 10, the deputies considered and adopted the draft Law of Kyrgyzstan "On Amendments to the Law of Kyrgyzstan "On Virtual Assets" in three readings.

The draft law was presented by Bakyt Sydykov, Minister of Economy and Commerce. According to him, the objectives...

11.09.2025

Digital assets: government actively develops cryptocurrency market

The rapidly growing cryptocurrency market in the world is becoming a fairly large financial sector, where hundreds of other digital coins are traded in addition to the well known Bitcoin and Ethereum. Investing in reliable and growing digital assets is becoming beneficial for both investors and the global economy as...

The rapidly growing cryptocurrency market in the world is becoming a fairly large financial sector, where hundreds of other digital coins are traded in addition to the well known Bitcoin and Ethereum. Investing in reliable and growing digital assets is becoming beneficial for both investors and the global economy as...

11.09.2025

State Development Bank raises over 200 million KGS through stock exchange

The State Development Bank of Kyrgyzstan successfully placed ordinary shares on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange BTS. The transaction took place on September 3.

As part of the transaction, 213,401 shares were placed at a price of 1,000 som per share. In total, the bank received 213.4 million som for its shares.

The...

The State Development Bank of Kyrgyzstan successfully placed ordinary shares on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange BTS. The transaction took place on September 3.

As part of the transaction, 213,401 shares were placed at a price of 1,000 som per share. In total, the bank received 213.4 million som for its shares.

The...

Metals and Minerals

11.09.2025

Price of gold ounce rises almost 1,500 KGS in one day

The buyback price of an ounce of gold bullion bars of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan as of September 10 was set at 321,707 som.

The day before, the regulator bought bars weighing 31.1035 grams from the population at 320,229 som. Thus, the price per ounce rose by 1,478 som.

As of...

The buyback price of an ounce of gold bullion bars of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan as of September 10 was set at 321,707 som.

The day before, the regulator bought bars weighing 31.1035 grams from the population at 320,229 som. Thus, the price per ounce rose by 1,478 som.

As of...

Energy Industry

11.09.2025

Ministry of Energy refutes doubts about seismic stability of Kambar-Ata-1 hydroelectric power plant

The Ministry of Energy has made an official statement on the seismic situation during the implementation of the Kambar-Ata-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant project.

The Ministry of Energy highly appreciates the concern expressed by President of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan K.E. Abdrakhmatov regarding the issue of ensuring safety during...

The Ministry of Energy has made an official statement on the seismic situation during the implementation of the Kambar-Ata-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant project.

The Ministry of Energy highly appreciates the concern expressed by President of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan K.E. Abdrakhmatov regarding the issue of ensuring safety during...

11.09.2025

China's Sinohydro wins tender for Kambarata HPP-2 project

The Ministry of Energy announced the results of an international tender held for the Kambarata Hydroelectric Power Plant-2 project.

According to the ministry, the winner was China's Sinohydro.

The international tender for the project ‘Commissioning of the second hydroelectric unit of Kambarata Hydroelectric Power Plant-2’ (Lot 3 ‘Pressure pipeline and construction of...

The Ministry of Energy announced the results of an international tender held for the Kambarata Hydroelectric Power Plant-2 project.

According to the ministry, the winner was China's Sinohydro.

The international tender for the project ‘Commissioning of the second hydroelectric unit of Kambarata Hydroelectric Power Plant-2’ (Lot 3 ‘Pressure pipeline and construction of...

Defence and Security

11.09.2025

Kyrgyzstan attracts investments from Korea for development of energy sector

Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov met with the Director of the Korean District Heating Corporation (KDHC) Jeon Young-gi on September 9, 2025, the press service of the Ministry reported.

During the bilateral meeting, negotiations were held on cooperation in the field of energy, the implementation of joint projects, the exchange...

Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov met with the Director of the Korean District Heating Corporation (KDHC) Jeon Young-gi on September 9, 2025, the press service of the Ministry reported.

During the bilateral meeting, negotiations were held on cooperation in the field of energy, the implementation of joint projects, the exchange...

Agriculture

11.09.2025

Vegetable seed production centre opens in Kyrgyzstan

On September 10, the solemn opening of the Educational and Research Centre for the Production of Vegetable Seeds was held at the experimental farm of the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after K.I. Skryabin in the Sokuluk District of the Chuy Region.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, the...

On September 10, the solemn opening of the Educational and Research Centre for the Production of Vegetable Seeds was held at the experimental farm of the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after K.I. Skryabin in the Sokuluk District of the Chuy Region.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, the...

11.09.2025

Ministry of Agriculture reports on progress of harvest campaign

The harvesting campaign continues in Kyrgyzstan.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, as of September 2025, 461.4 thousand hectares, or 68.0%, of the total sown area of 678.4 thousand hectares have been harvested in the republic. This is an increase of 1.9 thousand hectares compared to the same period in 2024.

The...

The harvesting campaign continues in Kyrgyzstan.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, as of September 2025, 461.4 thousand hectares, or 68.0%, of the total sown area of 678.4 thousand hectares have been harvested in the republic. This is an increase of 1.9 thousand hectares compared to the same period in 2024.

The...

Oil and Gas Sector

11.09.2025

Kyrgyz Oil Company becomes main fuel supplier for Kumtor

Kumtor Gold Company, a closed joint stock company, and the state-owned Kyrgyz Oil Company have signed a cooperation agreement.

According to the document, the Kyrgyz Oil Company will become the main supplier of fuel and lubricants for the country's largest mining company.

Representatives of the Kyrgyz Oil Company visited the Balykchyn transshipment...

Kumtor Gold Company, a closed joint stock company, and the state-owned Kyrgyz Oil Company have signed a cooperation agreement.

According to the document, the Kyrgyz Oil Company will become the main supplier of fuel and lubricants for the country's largest mining company.

Representatives of the Kyrgyz Oil Company visited the Balykchyn transshipment...

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare News

11.09.2025

Kyrgyzstan receives medical equipment from Japan worth more than $7 million

In the Chuy region, ten healthcare organisations received modern medical equipment, including X-ray complexes, ultrasound systems, and other equipment. This was reported by the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan.

The amount of the supply was 999 million Japanese yen (about 7.5 million United States dollar). The equipment was transferred as part...

In the Chuy region, ten healthcare organisations received modern medical equipment, including X-ray complexes, ultrasound systems, and other equipment. This was reported by the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan.

The amount of the supply was 999 million Japanese yen (about 7.5 million United States dollar). The equipment was transferred as part...

Regional News

11.09.2025

Russia's economy adjusts course

The rouble has entered a period of weakening that will last until the end of this year, experts believe. Among the reasons are the deterioration of Russia's balance of payments, increased demand for foreign currency, commodity price volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. According to analysts' expectations, by the end of 2025,...

The rouble has entered a period of weakening that will last until the end of this year, experts believe. Among the reasons are the deterioration of Russia's balance of payments, increased demand for foreign currency, commodity price volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. According to analysts' expectations, by the end of 2025,...

11.09.2025

Consumers in Russia lose wait and see attitude

The dynamics of consumer spending in August 2025 continued to slow down gradually to 10.3% year on year, according to Alfa-Bank's consumer sector survey. At the end of the month, the share of non-food products in the so-called consumer's wallet shows a "maximum compression": 36.7% in January-August against 38.2%, 37.5%,...

The dynamics of consumer spending in August 2025 continued to slow down gradually to 10.3% year on year, according to Alfa-Bank's consumer sector survey. At the end of the month, the share of non-food products in the so-called consumer's wallet shows a "maximum compression": 36.7% in January-August against 38.2%, 37.5%,...

11.09.2025

Russian market awaits sanctions’ effects

On Wednesday, the Russian market is under pressure from news about new anti-Russian sanctions from the West. Reports of violations of Polish airspace by Russian drones have added to the nervousness. However, NATO refused to consider the drone invasion an attack on Poland. In afternoon trading, the Moscow Exchange index...

On Wednesday, the Russian market is under pressure from news about new anti-Russian sanctions from the West. Reports of violations of Polish airspace by Russian drones have added to the nervousness. However, NATO refused to consider the drone invasion an attack on Poland. In afternoon trading, the Moscow Exchange index...

11.09.2025

Russian investment statistics do not promise to meet growing demand yet

According to data on capital investments in Russia in the first half of 2025, published by the Bank of Russia in the Regional Economy report, the indicator continued to grow in annual terms during this period (4.3% versus 11.2% a year earlier), but the review captures a rather gloomy picture...

According to data on capital investments in Russia in the first half of 2025, published by the Bank of Russia in the Regional Economy report, the indicator continued to grow in annual terms during this period (4.3% versus 11.2% a year earlier), but the review captures a rather gloomy picture...