Issue 1545 - 13.01.2025
13.01.2025

Kyrgyzstan prepares new plans for tourism development

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev held a meeting on the development of the tourism industry of the country. Key representatives of the relevant ministries and businesses took part in the discussion.

The main focus was on improving infrastructure for tourists, creating favorable conditions for investment in the tourism sector and the development of new tourist routes.

Daniyar Amangeldiev noted that tourism is an important component of economic growth and job creation.

“We have identified 156 potential locations for the construction of tourist bases, among which 40 will be launched in 2025. By regions it is proposed to launch bases in Batken numbering 7, Jalal-Abad 29, Issyk-Kul 40, Naryn 34, Osh 23, Talas 10 and Chui 13. This is a chance for all regions to realize their tourism potential. It is important to provide a high level of service, develop unique routes and guarantee safety at all stages of travel,” Amangeldiyev said.

He also instructed to conduct a thorough analysis of each location, assessing the prospects for commercial use and interaction with local communities and investors.

In the course of the meeting the issues of development of the Roadmap for realization of the Tourist Bases project were discussed. According to it, it is proposed to launch one tourist destination in each region of the country. The issues of the mechanism of project implementation, development of specific standards for these destinations and the mechanism of their financing were also considered.

Reported by Akchabar (Kyrgyzstan).

Kyrgyzstan General

13.01.2025

Kyrgyz Ministry of Labour receives most frequent requests for state benefits

At the end of 2024, the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration received 11 thousand 617 appeals both in writing and through the public liaison office.

Of these, 1 thousand 370 applications were in writing, and almost 97 per cent of them were completed within the established deadlines. The main...

At the end of 2024, the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration received 11 thousand 617 appeals both in writing and through the public liaison office.

Of these, 1 thousand 370 applications were in writing, and almost 97 per cent of them were completed within the established deadlines. The main...

13.01.2025

Kyrgyzstan implements the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Kyrgyzstan has approved the Program for the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights for 2025-2027. This should help strengthen the country's reputation internationally and improve the business environment.

These principles, developed by the UN and endorsed by the Human Rights Council in 2011, focus on three...

Kyrgyzstan has approved the Program for the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights for 2025-2027. This should help strengthen the country's reputation internationally and improve the business environment.

These principles, developed by the UN and endorsed by the Human Rights Council in 2011, focus on three...

Finance and Investment

13.01.2025

Kyrgyzstan, international partners outline plans for trade facilitation

Bishkek hosted a key event for the country's business and trade - the 13th meeting of the Trade Facilitation Council (TFC). This meeting brought together not only government representatives, but also business leaders and international partners such as GIZ and USAID.

The SUPT Secretariat presented a report on the results of...

Bishkek hosted a key event for the country's business and trade - the 13th meeting of the Trade Facilitation Council (TFC). This meeting brought together not only government representatives, but also business leaders and international partners such as GIZ and USAID.

The SUPT Secretariat presented a report on the results of...

13.01.2025

Lending in Kyrgyzstan increased by more than third

In January-November 2024, the volume of new loans in the Kyrgyz Republic increased by 37.6%, such data are given in the weekly macro review of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Meanwhile, EDB analysts note that the share of validation of loans is about 16 - 17%, which corresponds to the level...

In January-November 2024, the volume of new loans in the Kyrgyz Republic increased by 37.6%, such data are given in the weekly macro review of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Meanwhile, EDB analysts note that the share of validation of loans is about 16 - 17%, which corresponds to the level...

Metals and Minerals

13.01.2025

Head of Kyrgyzaltyn inspects Kumtor mine

Chairman of the Board of Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC Kubat Abdraimov held a meeting with the employees of Kumtor mine. During the meeting, he spoke in detail about the current tasks of the company, plans for the coming years and answered questions of the mine employees.

The head of Kumtor Gold Company CJSC...

Chairman of the Board of Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC Kubat Abdraimov held a meeting with the employees of Kumtor mine. During the meeting, he spoke in detail about the current tasks of the company, plans for the coming years and answered questions of the mine employees.

The head of Kumtor Gold Company CJSC...

Agriculture

13.01.2025

State machine and tractor station opened near Bishkek

In the village of Frunze, Sokuluk district, Chui oblast, a state machine and tractor station was opened on the basis of the state enterprise Kyrgyzmamasyltukumzavod.

The opening of the state machine and tractor station took place in honour of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Kara-Kyrgyz Autonomous Oblast and...

In the village of Frunze, Sokuluk district, Chui oblast, a state machine and tractor station was opened on the basis of the state enterprise Kyrgyzmamasyltukumzavod.

The opening of the state machine and tractor station took place in honour of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Kara-Kyrgyz Autonomous Oblast and...

13.01.2025

Kyrgyzstan launches project to support farmers

A Financing of United Commodity Producers project worth 200 million soms was launched on January 1, 2025 to support farmers of Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev told during a working visit to the Batken, Osh and...

A Financing of United Commodity Producers project worth 200 million soms was launched on January 1, 2025 to support farmers of Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev told during a working visit to the Batken, Osh and...

Oil and Gas Sector

13.01.2025

In Kyrgyzstan, gasoline prices down by 3 KGS

In Kyrgyzstan, a decrease in prices for motor fuel has been recorded. The first reports about it appeared in social networks from motorists, then the information was confirmed by oil traders.

Today, according to the National Statistical Committee, the average national cost of a liter of gasoline Ai-95 is 72.15 KGS,...

In Kyrgyzstan, a decrease in prices for motor fuel has been recorded. The first reports about it appeared in social networks from motorists, then the information was confirmed by oil traders.

Today, according to the National Statistical Committee, the average national cost of a liter of gasoline Ai-95 is 72.15 KGS,...

13.01.2025

U.S. sanctions target Gazprom Neft subsidiaries in Central Asia

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Russia's PJSC Gazprom Neft and its affiliated companies, extending the measures to subsidiaries operating in Central Asia.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, among the affected entities are Gazprom Neft Asia LLC and Munai-Myrza JSC in Kyrgyzstan, Gazprom Neft Tajikistan LLC, and Gazprom...

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Russia's PJSC Gazprom Neft and its affiliated companies, extending the measures to subsidiaries operating in Central Asia.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, among the affected entities are Gazprom Neft Asia LLC and Munai-Myrza JSC in Kyrgyzstan, Gazprom Neft Tajikistan LLC, and Gazprom...

Communications and Transportation

13.01.2025

RKDF finances construction of new transport and logistics center in Kyrgyzstan

The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund has launched a project to build the Kokcho-Koz transport and logistics center (TLC) along the Irkeshtam-Osh-Uzbekistan highway. This project is aimed at increasing the capacity of customs authorities and developing the country's transportation and logistics infrastructure. The TLC will be built on a 17 hectare plot...

The Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund has launched a project to build the Kokcho-Koz transport and logistics center (TLC) along the Irkeshtam-Osh-Uzbekistan highway. This project is aimed at increasing the capacity of customs authorities and developing the country's transportation and logistics infrastructure. The TLC will be built on a 17 hectare plot...

13.01.2025

Kyrgyzstan cancels ETTN for small and medium-sized

On January 11, the head of the State Tax Service Almambet Shykmamatov reported on the abolition of electronic bills of loading (ETTN) for small and medium-sized businesses. He said this at a meeting with representatives of the business community, farmers and manufacturers.

He emphasized that ETTN will be retained only for...

On January 11, the head of the State Tax Service Almambet Shykmamatov reported on the abolition of electronic bills of loading (ETTN) for small and medium-sized businesses. He said this at a meeting with representatives of the business community, farmers and manufacturers.

He emphasized that ETTN will be retained only for...

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare News

13.01.2025

Kyrgyzstan’s Aidan Pharma’ pharmaceutical plant starts production of first five items of medicines

On 10 January, Minister of Health Alymkadyr Beishenaliyev visited the pharmaceutical plant Aidan Pharma CJSC, where the production of the first five names of medicines was launched.

The following drugs were launched on the production line: paracetamol (in the form of suspensions and tablets), ibuprofen (in suspensions), acetylsalicylic acid (in tablets),...

On 10 January, Minister of Health Alymkadyr Beishenaliyev visited the pharmaceutical plant Aidan Pharma CJSC, where the production of the first five names of medicines was launched.

The following drugs were launched on the production line: paracetamol (in the form of suspensions and tablets), ibuprofen (in suspensions), acetylsalicylic acid (in tablets),...

Regional News

13.01.2025

Expected sanctions do not scare Russia’s market

The Russian market started trading in the red on Friday, but by the middle of trading, the indices were able to get out on the positive side. Fears of further anti-Russian sanctions should put pressure on sentiment, but reports of a possible meeting between the Russian president and the new...

The Russian market started trading in the red on Friday, but by the middle of trading, the indices were able to get out on the positive side. Fears of further anti-Russian sanctions should put pressure on sentiment, but reports of a possible meeting between the Russian president and the new...

13.01.2025

Russia's economy-2025 slowdown amid cooling of lending due to tight monetary policy

The main challenges for the economy over the past year have been the volatility of the rouble, the high key interest rate and accelerating inflation. The GDP growth rate for 11 months, according to the Ministry of Economy, amounted to 4%, and by the end of the year the dynamics...

The main challenges for the economy over the past year have been the volatility of the rouble, the high key interest rate and accelerating inflation. The GDP growth rate for 11 months, according to the Ministry of Economy, amounted to 4%, and by the end of the year the dynamics...

13.01.2025

Scientists assess benefits and harms of New Year's holidays for Russian economy

There is a widespread view in society that the Russian economy is losing more than a trillion rouble during the winter holidays. And it was useful for the country to have less rest. But in fact, any calculations head-on are incorrect here, and a number of industries are working on...

There is a widespread view in society that the Russian economy is losing more than a trillion rouble during the winter holidays. And it was useful for the country to have less rest. But in fact, any calculations head-on are incorrect here, and a number of industries are working on...

13.01.2025

New stress test awaits Russian oil industry

In terms of rental fees from the oil and gas industry, this year will be in second place in the entire history of observations, said Konstantin Simonov, head of the National Energy Security Fund.

"Compared to last year, revenues increased by 26% in 11 months. The treasury has already received more...

In terms of rental fees from the oil and gas industry, this year will be in second place in the entire history of observations, said Konstantin Simonov, head of the National Energy Security Fund.

"Compared to last year, revenues increased by 26% in 11 months. The treasury has already received more...