Issue 2053 - 28.04.2026
28.04.2026

Chairman of Cabinet and Utah State Senate President discuss digital technology and medicine

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev meets with a US delegation led by Utah State Senate President Stuart Adams.

According to the Cabinet of Ministers press service, parties discuss the development of cooperation in education, healthcare, innovation, digital transformation, and advanced technologies during the meeting. Furthermore, sides discuss expanding economic interaction with the Utah business community.

Head of the Cabinet Adylbek Kasymaliev notes the readiness of the Kyrgyz side to form a comprehensive model of cooperation in trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian spheres, as well as interaction between state bodies, businesses, and public institutions. In turn, Utah State Senate President Stuart Adams expresses gratitude for the hospitality and warm welcome. He expresses encouragement at the dynamic growth rate of the republic's economy and wishes further success.

The Utah State Senate President also expresses readiness to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Chairman of the Cabinet invites the official and sports delegation of Utah to participate in the 6th World Nomad Games, scheduled in Kyrgyzstan between 31 August and 6 September 2026.

Reported by Kabar (Kyrgyzstan).

Kyrgyzstan General

28.04.2026

Chairman of Cabinet meets with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev meets with the Minister of Defence and member of the State Council of China Admiral Dong Jun.

High dynamics of Kyrgyz Chinese bilateral interaction are noted during the meeting thanks to agreements reached between President...

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev meets with the Minister of Defence and member of the State Council of China Admiral Dong Jun.

High dynamics of Kyrgyz Chinese bilateral interaction are noted during the meeting thanks to agreements reached between President...

28.04.2026

Deputy Defence Minister of Iran arrives in Bishkek for SCO meeting

Deputy Defence Minister of Iran Reza Talai Nik arrives in Bishkek to participate in the meeting of ministers of defence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states. According to the Ministry of Defence of Kyrgyzstan, Reza Talai Nik was met by the Commander of the Air Defence Forces of the...

Deputy Defence Minister of Iran Reza Talai Nik arrives in Bishkek to participate in the meeting of ministers of defence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states. According to the Ministry of Defence of Kyrgyzstan, Reza Talai Nik was met by the Commander of the Air Defence Forces of the...

28.04.2026

Interview with Sadyr Zhaparov on February events and meeting with Putin

The President of Kyrgyzstan gave an interview to Kaktus.media, in which the head of state commented on the events of February this year, the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the activities of casinos in the republic, and answered other questions from the agency.

Political events of February are known to...

The President of Kyrgyzstan gave an interview to Kaktus.media, in which the head of state commented on the events of February this year, the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the activities of casinos in the republic, and answered other questions from the agency.

Political events of February are known to...

Finance and Investment

28.04.2026

Eldik Bank successfully places debut Eurobonds for $500 million

OJSC Eldik Bank successfully placed a debut issue of Eurobonds on international capital markets in the amount of 500 million US dollar. This became a historic event: for the first time in Kyrgyzstan, a domestic financial institution attracted large scale financing on the global capital market, opening a new page...

OJSC Eldik Bank successfully placed a debut issue of Eurobonds on international capital markets in the amount of 500 million US dollar. This became a historic event: for the first time in Kyrgyzstan, a domestic financial institution attracted large scale financing on the global capital market, opening a new page...

28.04.2026

Dollar hits annual low as other currencies also depreciate

For three consecutive days, the US dollar has been updating its minimum values for the year, while the Russian rouble demonstrated the greatest fall. A decrease in the exchange rate of the euro and the Kazakh tenge w also observed, while the Chinese yuan remained stable. These data are presented...

For three consecutive days, the US dollar has been updating its minimum values for the year, while the Russian rouble demonstrated the greatest fall. A decrease in the exchange rate of the euro and the Kazakh tenge w also observed, while the Chinese yuan remained stable. These data are presented...

28.04.2026

Cabinet discusses sanctions and removal of Kyrgyz companies from lists

Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev held a working meeting dedicated to the issue of applying international sanctions. Representatives of various state bodies and relevant departments attended the event, discussing the current situation, risks and potential consequences of existing restrictions, and developing proposals for their phased removal.

During the meeting, state bodies informed...

Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev held a working meeting dedicated to the issue of applying international sanctions. Representatives of various state bodies and relevant departments attended the event, discussing the current situation, risks and potential consequences of existing restrictions, and developing proposals for their phased removal.

During the meeting, state bodies informed...

28.04.2026

China strengthens investment presence in Kyrgyzstan

Over the last 10 years, the volume of Chinese investments increased by 80% and reached $66 billion following the first half of 2025. This is stated in a report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), presented within the framework of the "Monitoring of Mutual Investments" project.

Special attention in the report...

Over the last 10 years, the volume of Chinese investments increased by 80% and reached $66 billion following the first half of 2025. This is stated in a report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), presented within the framework of the "Monitoring of Mutual Investments" project.

Special attention in the report...

Metals and Minerals

28.04.2026

Buyback price of troy ounce of gold falls over weekend

the troy ounce the standard weight of 31.1035 grams, which is used on the world gold market.

On 27 April 2026, the buyback price of an ounce amounted to 413,951.5 som. For comparison: on 24 April, the indicator was at the level of 414,664 som. The decrease over three days is...

the troy ounce the standard weight of 31.1035 grams, which is used on the world gold market.

On 27 April 2026, the buyback price of an ounce amounted to 413,951.5 som. For comparison: on 24 April, the indicator was at the level of 414,664 som. The decrease over three days is...

Energy Industry

28.04.2026

Electricity production decreases in Kyrgyzstan

According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in the period from January to March 2026, 4,383.3 million kWh of electricity was produced in Kyrgyzstan.

This represents a reduction of 493.8 million kWh, which is 10.1% compared to the same period of 2025.

According to preliminary data, in 2025, electricity generation in...

According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in the period from January to March 2026, 4,383.3 million kWh of electricity was produced in Kyrgyzstan.

This represents a reduction of 493.8 million kWh, which is 10.1% compared to the same period of 2025.

According to preliminary data, in 2025, electricity generation in...

28.04.2026

Energy system receives update and new transformers in Bazar-Korgon

In the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region, 601 outdated power line supports will be updated this year. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy of the KR.

According to the department, to date, employees of the Bazar-Korgon District Electricity Networks (RES) have installed 70 new electric poles, carried out...

In the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region, 601 outdated power line supports will be updated this year. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy of the KR.

According to the department, to date, employees of the Bazar-Korgon District Electricity Networks (RES) have installed 70 new electric poles, carried out...

Agriculture

28.04.2026

Pulse exports from Kyrgyzstan shrink by almost quarter

In January–February 2026, Kyrgyzstan reduced exports of dried pulses by 23.4% compared to last year to 9.7 thousand tonnes. However, a noticeable increase in supplies is recorded in certain directions.

Exports of dried pulses from Kyrgyzstan for the first two months of 2026 amounted to 9.7 thousand tonnes against 12.6 thousand...

In January–February 2026, Kyrgyzstan reduced exports of dried pulses by 23.4% compared to last year to 9.7 thousand tonnes. However, a noticeable increase in supplies is recorded in certain directions.

Exports of dried pulses from Kyrgyzstan for the first two months of 2026 amounted to 9.7 thousand tonnes against 12.6 thousand...

28.04.2026

Farmers of Kyrgyzstan receive 1,427 units of equipment in leasing since start of year

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, since the beginning of 2026, agricultural producers in Kyrgyzstan have purchased 1,427 units of equipment in leasing, which amounted to 4 billion som in the total amount of financing.

This state support is aimed...

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, since the beginning of 2026, agricultural producers in Kyrgyzstan have purchased 1,427 units of equipment in leasing, which amounted to 4 billion som in the total amount of financing.

This state support is aimed...

Oil and Gas Sector

28.04.2026

Gasification level of Kyrgyzstan reaches 45 percent

As of 2025, the gasification level in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 45%. This was reported by Omurbek Zhenishbekov, First Deputy Minister of Energy, at a meeting of the Parliament committee dealing with issues of the fuel and energy complex, subsoil use and industrial policy.

Zhenishbekov said that during the reporting period, over...

As of 2025, the gasification level in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 45%. This was reported by Omurbek Zhenishbekov, First Deputy Minister of Energy, at a meeting of the Parliament committee dealing with issues of the fuel and energy complex, subsoil use and industrial policy.

Zhenishbekov said that during the reporting period, over...

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare News

28.04.2026

Hospitals of Kyrgyzstan receive modern medical equipment and humanitarian aid from USA

A meeting was held today at the Ministry of Health of the KR between Minister Damir Osmonov and a US delegation headed by the President of the Utah State Senate, J. Stuart Adams.

As reported by the department, the delegation also included representatives of The Stirling Foundation and former US Ambassador...

A meeting was held today at the Ministry of Health of the KR between Minister Damir Osmonov and a US delegation headed by the President of the Utah State Senate, J. Stuart Adams.

As reported by the department, the delegation also included representatives of The Stirling Foundation and former US Ambassador...

Regional News

28.04.2026

Russian industry becomes more optimistic

Initial results of April business surveys among industrialists (as of 23 April), published by the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences, record a "significant decrease in pessimism" among companies in the sector. The optimism index (which became a pessimism indicator in 2024–2026) rose by 7 points....

Initial results of April business surveys among industrialists (as of 23 April), published by the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences, record a "significant decrease in pessimism" among companies in the sector. The optimism index (which became a pessimism indicator in 2024–2026) rose by 7 points....

28.04.2026

Russian grain exports by rail approach record

Grain exports by rail in the current agricultural season are close to record figures: volumes for July–March are the second-highest in history. The reason lies in structural changes in production: a shift toward rail deliveries from the Center, Volga, and Siberia regions and a drop in road transport in the...

Grain exports by rail in the current agricultural season are close to record figures: volumes for July–March are the second-highest in history. The reason lies in structural changes in production: a shift toward rail deliveries from the Center, Volga, and Siberia regions and a drop in road transport in the...

28.04.2026

Foreign investors welcome liberalisation of China's financial market

China has allowed qualified foreign investors to participate in treasury bond futures trading starting Friday. This decision is aimed at increasing the attractiveness of yuan-denominated assets.

The policy was announced on Friday by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, in coordination with the People’s Bank of China and the State Administration of...

China has allowed qualified foreign investors to participate in treasury bond futures trading starting Friday. This decision is aimed at increasing the attractiveness of yuan-denominated assets.

The policy was announced on Friday by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, in coordination with the People’s Bank of China and the State Administration of...

28.04.2026

Moody's changes China's rating outlook to stable from negative

International rating agency Moody's Investors Service confirmed China's long-term foreign and local currency ratings at "A1".

At the same time, the outlook was changed to "stable" from "negative," according to an agency press release. This is driven by expectations of continued economic and fiscal resilience despite domestic, trade, and geopolitical challenges.

China's...

International rating agency Moody's Investors Service confirmed China's long-term foreign and local currency ratings at "A1".

At the same time, the outlook was changed to "stable" from "negative," according to an agency press release. This is driven by expectations of continued economic and fiscal resilience despite domestic, trade, and geopolitical challenges.

China's...