Issue 1773 - 10.02.2025
10.02.2025

French ambassador discusses development of bilateral cooperation with Kyrgyzstan

Deputy Foreign Minister Meder Abakirov received on Thursday Ambassador of the French Republic to Kyrgyzstan Nicolas Faye.

The ministry reported that during the meeting Abakirov outlined the importance of further expanding the political dialogue between Kyrgyzstan and France at the highest level, developing bilateral cooperation in trade, economic and investment areas, including the implementation of projects in the field of tourism. Particular attention was paid to strengthening cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

Ambassador Faye assured that he would make all necessary efforts to intensify cooperation between the two countries, and also outlined his vision for increasing trade turnover, attracting investment to Kyrgyzstan and expanding cultural exchange.

As part of the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on current issues on the global agenda and cooperation within international organizations.

Reported by Kabar (Kyrgyzstan).

Kyrgyzstan General

10.02.2025

China, Kyrgyzstan to deepen ties for new era

The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov in Beijing on February 5, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of bilateral relations. Against the backdrop of accelerating global and regional recalibrations, the two nations solidified their commitment to a "comprehensive strategic partnership for a...

The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov in Beijing on February 5, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of bilateral relations. Against the backdrop of accelerating global and regional recalibrations, the two nations solidified their commitment to a "comprehensive strategic partnership for a...

Finance and Investment

10.02.2025

Businessmen of Kyrgyzstan and China sign 19 agreements worth $700 million

As part of the state visit of President Sadyr Zhaparov to China, the National Investment Agency held a consultative meeting with the business community of China.

The Investment Agency reported that 19 documents worth more than 700 million US dollars were signed at this event.

The event was attended by more than...

As part of the state visit of President Sadyr Zhaparov to China, the National Investment Agency held a consultative meeting with the business community of China.

The Investment Agency reported that 19 documents worth more than 700 million US dollars were signed at this event.

The event was attended by more than...

10.02.2025

Kyrgyzstan collects 29.3 billion KGS in taxes in January

The State Tax Service collected 29.3 billion KGS in January, which exceeds the figures of the same period last year.

In particular, revenues from taxes and payments reached 22 billion 554 million KGS, exceeding the target by 3.4 billion KGS. Compared to January 2024, this indicator increased by 6.05 billion KGS,...

The State Tax Service collected 29.3 billion KGS in January, which exceeds the figures of the same period last year.

In particular, revenues from taxes and payments reached 22 billion 554 million KGS, exceeding the target by 3.4 billion KGS. Compared to January 2024, this indicator increased by 6.05 billion KGS,...

Metals and Minerals

10.02.2025

Over 38 tons of gold in Kyrgyzstan's international reserves

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented updated data on the country’s gold and foreign exchange reserves. As of December 31, 2024, the total volume of international reserves amounted to $5,014 billion.

Gold remains the key asset in the structure of the reserves — its share is 63.8 percent (including gold deposits and gold in swap operations). The central bank estimates their total value...

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented updated data on the country’s gold and foreign exchange reserves. As of December 31, 2024, the total volume of international reserves amounted to $5,014 billion.

Gold remains the key asset in the structure of the reserves — its share is 63.8 percent (including gold deposits and gold in swap operations). The central bank estimates their total value...

Agriculture

10.02.2025

Mutual trade in agricultural products between Kyrgyzstan and Russia increases

Mutual trade in agricultural products between Russia and Kyrgyzstan in January-November 2024 increased by 6 percent compared to the same period in 2023, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture reported.

“Deputy Minister of Agriculture Maxim Titov held a working meeting at the department with Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Samat Nasirdinov. Mutual trade between the two countries is actively developing....

Mutual trade in agricultural products between Russia and Kyrgyzstan in January-November 2024 increased by 6 percent compared to the same period in 2023, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture reported.

“Deputy Minister of Agriculture Maxim Titov held a working meeting at the department with Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Samat Nasirdinov. Mutual trade between the two countries is actively developing....

10.02.2025

China to help upgrade corn processing plant in Kyrgyzstan

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers - Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev successfully held a number of meetings with representatives of Chinese companies to discuss promising projects.

Among the projects discussed was the modernization of the Aksu corn processing plant (AKPZ) in Belovodskoye...

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers - Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev successfully held a number of meetings with representatives of Chinese companies to discuss promising projects.

Among the projects discussed was the modernization of the Aksu corn processing plant (AKPZ) in Belovodskoye...

Manufacturing industry

10.02.2025

CCAA's National Brand Competition honours Kyrgyzstan’s best manufacturers

The One Village One Product (OVOP) National Brand Competition was held in the capital, where the best regional producers were identified. The main award was won by Zhankaracheva Batmakan from Talas region with the product Pumpkin Soup. The project, implemented since 2007 by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of...

The One Village One Product (OVOP) National Brand Competition was held in the capital, where the best regional producers were identified. The main award was won by Zhankaracheva Batmakan from Talas region with the product Pumpkin Soup. The project, implemented since 2007 by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of...

Communications and Transportation

10.02.2025

Kyrgyzstan teams up with Chinese logistics company

Deputy Director of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Damirbek Bikulov with representatives of the business community of Shenzhen.

Within the framework of B2G meetings, the issues of bilateral development of logistics hubs, healthcare, tourism and construction of solar and wind power plants were discussed.

As a...

Deputy Director of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Damirbek Bikulov with representatives of the business community of Shenzhen.

Within the framework of B2G meetings, the issues of bilateral development of logistics hubs, healthcare, tourism and construction of solar and wind power plants were discussed.

As a...

10.02.2025

Number of Internet users in Kyrgyzstan increases by 2.4 percent

The number of active Internet users in Kyrgyzstan at the end of 2024 was 7.1 million people. The Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Communications Industry provided such data.

The number of Internet users has increased by 2.4 percent over the past year, and the number of subscribers by 169,000.

About 5.8 million subscribers used the Internet in the Kyrgyz Republic five...

The number of active Internet users in Kyrgyzstan at the end of 2024 was 7.1 million people. The Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Communications Industry provided such data.

The number of Internet users has increased by 2.4 percent over the past year, and the number of subscribers by 169,000.

About 5.8 million subscribers used the Internet in the Kyrgyz Republic five...

Regional News

10.02.2025

Russian market freezes in anticipation of next week's events

The Russian stock market on Friday, February 7, was moving sideways near zero in a sea of contradictory information. Investors were a little alarmed by the statements of Trump's special representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, about the planned tightening of sanctions against Russia, which are rated "only three" on a...

The Russian stock market on Friday, February 7, was moving sideways near zero in a sea of contradictory information. Investors were a little alarmed by the statements of Trump's special representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, about the planned tightening of sanctions against Russia, which are rated "only three" on a...

10.02.2025

Russian market continues to move sideways

On Friday, February 7, the Russian market closed in the red zone. The market is waiting for the disclosure of Donald Trump's plan to stop the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as in anticipation of the Central Bank's key rate meeting. Both events are scheduled to take place...

On Friday, February 7, the Russian market closed in the red zone. The market is waiting for the disclosure of Donald Trump's plan to stop the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as in anticipation of the Central Bank's key rate meeting. Both events are scheduled to take place...

10.02.2025

Industrial production in Russia increases by 4.6% in 2024

"The volume of industrial production in December 2024 increased by (+)8.2% compared to the same period in 2023, and by (+)15.0% compared to November 2024. In January-December 2024, the growth was (+)4.6%," Rosstat reports.

The list of industries that showed growth in December 2024 compared to December 2023, in particular, included:

·       production...

"The volume of industrial production in December 2024 increased by (+)8.2% compared to the same period in 2023, and by (+)15.0% compared to November 2024. In January-December 2024, the growth was (+)4.6%," Rosstat reports.

The list of industries that showed growth in December 2024 compared to December 2023, in particular, included:

·       production...

10.02.2025

Freight rates for metal exports from Russia decrease

The cost of transportation of ferrous metallurgy products from the ports of the Azov-Black Sea basin decreased in mid-January 2025 compared to December last year by an average of $1-3 per tonne, depending on the volume of the batch and the direction of delivery. This happened against the background of...

The cost of transportation of ferrous metallurgy products from the ports of the Azov-Black Sea basin decreased in mid-January 2025 compared to December last year by an average of $1-3 per tonne, depending on the volume of the batch and the direction of delivery. This happened against the background of...