Issue 1983 - 29.12.2025
30.12.2025

Fourth People's Kurultai takes place at highest level, says State Secretary

Fourth People's Kurultai takes place at the highest level. State Secretary Arslan Koichiev informed the Kabar agency about this.

According to him, the experience of holding the three previous kurultais became an important foundation for the successful organisation of the current event. "Thanks to past meetings, we gained certain experience that allowed us to make this kurultai more productive," Koichiev noted.

He emphasised that the strengthening of the role of the People's Kurultai in society is especially noticeable at this kurultai. Delegates approached the discussion of issues in a more prepared manner: while previously their appeals were of a partial or local nature, this time concrete initiatives concerning entire districts were received.

"Of course, there were also questions that could be resolved at the level of district and regional administrations or relevant ministries. However, the accumulated experience increases the awareness of citizens and their involvement," Koichiev added.

In his opinion, the relevance of the People's Kurultai will only grow, and in the future, issues of a more global nature affecting the interests of the entire society will be raised at such meetings.

Reported by Kabar (Kyrgyzstan).

Kyrgyzstan General

30.12.2025

Members of Parliament demand environment and heritage preservation in Bishkek Master Plan

The Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction listened to information on the draft General Plan of the city of Bishkek until 2050 at an extraordinary meeting today, 26 December.

Deputy Mayor of Bishkek Azamat Kadyrov acted as the speaker. He focused on the main parameters...

The Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction listened to information on the draft General Plan of the city of Bishkek until 2050 at an extraordinary meeting today, 26 December.

Deputy Mayor of Bishkek Azamat Kadyrov acted as the speaker. He focused on the main parameters...

Finance and Investment

30.12.2025

Currency exchange rates for weekend

The National Bank published the official exchange rates of foreign currencies for 27 December 2025.

Compared to the previous day, slight fluctuations in the main world currencies are noted.

Exchange rates for 26–27 December 2025:

1 US dollar (USD) — decreased from 87.45 to 87.4250 som

1 euro (EUR) — decreased from 103.0555 to...

The National Bank published the official exchange rates of foreign currencies for 27 December 2025.

Compared to the previous day, slight fluctuations in the main world currencies are noted.

Exchange rates for 26–27 December 2025:

1 US dollar (USD) — decreased from 87.45 to 87.4250 som

1 euro (EUR) — decreased from 103.0555 to...

30.12.2025

Jeruy deposit brings 37.3 billion som to budget of Kyrgyzstan

The Alliance Altyn company released data on tax revenues and social payments for the period of work in Kyrgyzstan.

According to information from the company, from 2015 to the end of November 2025, 37 billion 352.9 million som were transferred to the budget of the country.

In the 11 months of 2025...

The Alliance Altyn company released data on tax revenues and social payments for the period of work in Kyrgyzstan.

According to information from the company, from 2015 to the end of November 2025, 37 billion 352.9 million som were transferred to the budget of the country.

In the 11 months of 2025...

30.12.2025

Unobserved economy in Kyrgyzstan grows to 19.5% of gross domestic product

The volume of the unobserved economy in Kyrgyzstan in 2024 amounted to 308 billion som. This is equivalent to 19.5% of the gross domestic product. The indicator rose by 0.3 percentage points compared to 2023.

As follows from the data of the National Statistical Committee, the increase in the share of...

The volume of the unobserved economy in Kyrgyzstan in 2024 amounted to 308 billion som. This is equivalent to 19.5% of the gross domestic product. The indicator rose by 0.3 percentage points compared to 2023.

As follows from the data of the National Statistical Committee, the increase in the share of...

Metals and Minerals

30.12.2025

Gold adds value for holidays: weekly review of prices for measured bars

Over the past week, from 22 to 26 December, the cost of measured gold bars in Kyrgyzstan demonstrated steady growth, reflecting both the dynamics of world prices for the precious metal and the stability of the domestic foreign exchange market. According to the National Bank, an increase in value was...

Over the past week, from 22 to 26 December, the cost of measured gold bars in Kyrgyzstan demonstrated steady growth, reflecting both the dynamics of world prices for the precious metal and the stability of the domestic foreign exchange market. According to the National Bank, an increase in value was...

Energy Industry

30.12.2025

Solar and wind energy reduce dependence on hydropower, says expert

"We see that climate change, water shortages, and seasonal fluctuations directly affect electricity generation, creating a risk of its shortage." This opinion was expressed in an interview with the Kabar agency by the President of the Association of Small Hydropower Plants of Kyrgyzstan, Elvira Borombaeva. 

According to her, Kyrgyzstan historically relies on...

"We see that climate change, water shortages, and seasonal fluctuations directly affect electricity generation, creating a risk of its shortage." This opinion was expressed in an interview with the Kabar agency by the President of the Association of Small Hydropower Plants of Kyrgyzstan, Elvira Borombaeva. 

According to her, Kyrgyzstan historically relies on...

30.12.2025

Parliament committee considers project for construction of overhead power line between Kemin and Balykchi substations

The Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction at an extraordinary meeting today considered and approved the draft Credit Agreement (Project for the construction of a 500 kV overhead power line between the Kemin substation and the new Balykchi substation) between Kyrgyzstan and the European...

The Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction at an extraordinary meeting today considered and approved the draft Credit Agreement (Project for the construction of a 500 kV overhead power line between the Kemin substation and the new Balykchi substation) between Kyrgyzstan and the European...

Manufacturing industry

30.12.2025

Sadyr Zhaparov inspects working conditions of fish feed plant in Chuy region

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov today, 27 December, inspected the working conditions of the Tian-Shan Trout Limited Liability Company fish feed production plant in the Panfilov district of the Chuy region. 

The Head of State was informed that a total of 5 million US dollar was spent on the...

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov today, 27 December, inspected the working conditions of the Tian-Shan Trout Limited Liability Company fish feed production plant in the Panfilov district of the Chuy region. 

The Head of State was informed that a total of 5 million US dollar was spent on the...

30.12.2025

Sadyr Zhaparov opens eco-technological waste processing plant in Bishkek

The opening of an eco-technological plant for the production of electricity with the disposal of solid municipal waste took place in the capital. 

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bakyt Torobaev, Mayor of the city of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev, Director of the Hunan...

The opening of an eco-technological plant for the production of electricity with the disposal of solid municipal waste took place in the capital. 

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bakyt Torobaev, Mayor of the city of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev, Director of the Hunan...

Oil and Gas Sector

30.12.2025

Market for services and motor fuel in Kyrgyzstan: 2024 results

The volume of turnover of retail trade in motor fuel in 2024 reached 158.4 billion som, increasing by 9% compared to the year before last and exceeding the indicator for 2020 by 1.6 times. The share of this category in the total trade turnover was 8.9%

The sector of services provided...

The volume of turnover of retail trade in motor fuel in 2024 reached 158.4 billion som, increasing by 9% compared to the year before last and exceeding the indicator for 2020 by 1.6 times. The share of this category in the total trade turnover was 8.9%

The sector of services provided...

Communications and Transportation

30.12.2025

China Southern opens flight to Guangzhou and doubles flight frequency to Beijing from Bishkek

The airline China Southern expands the geography of flights from Bishkek. This was reported by the Chairman of the Board of Kyrgyzstan Airports Open Joint Stock Company, Manasbek Samidinov, following a working meeting with the management of one of the largest airlines in the world. 

According to Samidinov, the negotiations concluded with...

The airline China Southern expands the geography of flights from Bishkek. This was reported by the Chairman of the Board of Kyrgyzstan Airports Open Joint Stock Company, Manasbek Samidinov, following a working meeting with the management of one of the largest airlines in the world. 

According to Samidinov, the negotiations concluded with...

Regional News

30.12.2025

Third of Russian exports lack compensatory imports

By the end of this year, Russian exports will likely decrease by 4.5%, totalling approximately 415 billion dollars, while imports will drop by 3% to 275 billion dollars, the Gaidar Institute predicts. China remains the largest trading partner of the Russian Federation: it accounts for about 27% of exports and...

By the end of this year, Russian exports will likely decrease by 4.5%, totalling approximately 415 billion dollars, while imports will drop by 3% to 275 billion dollars, the Gaidar Institute predicts. China remains the largest trading partner of the Russian Federation: it accounts for about 27% of exports and...

30.12.2025

Russian industrialists remain cautious on business climate

The consolidated business environment index of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) decreased in December to 46.1 points, half a point less than in November. The business climate indicator thus remained in the negative assessment zone (below 50 points), as it has throughout 2025.

In December, only the B2G...

The consolidated business environment index of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) decreased in December to 46.1 points, half a point less than in November. The business climate indicator thus remained in the negative assessment zone (below 50 points), as it has throughout 2025.

In December, only the B2G...

30.12.2025

Significance of Russian supplies to EU continues to decline

In the third quarter of 2025, European exports to Russia exceeded imports from it by €1.5 billion, according to Eurostat data. The European Union has recorded such a surplus in trade with the Russian Federation for the second consecutive quarter — a situation that has arisen for the first time...

In the third quarter of 2025, European exports to Russia exceeded imports from it by €1.5 billion, according to Eurostat data. The European Union has recorded such a surplus in trade with the Russian Federation for the second consecutive quarter — a situation that has arisen for the first time...

30.12.2025

Energy Ministry drafts three development scenarios for Russian coal industry

The Ministry of Energy has identified three possible development scenarios for the Russian coal industry until 2050: stress, base, and optimistic. The latter assumes a significant increase in global solid fuel prices and the removal of sanctions restrictions. Experts doubt the possibility of such a scenario and believe that while...

The Ministry of Energy has identified three possible development scenarios for the Russian coal industry until 2050: stress, base, and optimistic. The latter assumes a significant increase in global solid fuel prices and the removal of sanctions restrictions. Experts doubt the possibility of such a scenario and believe that while...