Sadyr Japarov announced a threefold increase in GDP
Economy

Sadyr Japarov announced a threefold increase in GDP

At a republican meeting dedicated to the results of social and economic development, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized that the years from 2021 to 2025 will be an important stage for Kyrgyzstan's economy. He noted that these years should be remembered not only as a time of recovery but also as a period of qualitative economic progress.

27.02.2026, 15:15
Economy

In 2025, 2,069 units of agricultural machinery were transferred through leasing for 7.2 billion soms, - Ministry of Agriculture

- In 2024, the transfer amounted to 1,193 units of equipment, costing 4.6 billion soms, while in 2025, 2,069 units were transferred through leasing, with a total value of 7.2 billion soms. This was reported by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov at a republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo." According to him, the financing volume increased by 2.6 billion soms, and 876 more

27.02.2026, 14:55
Economy

Kazakhstan's grain exports to Kyrgyzstan increased by 1.7 times — from 104,000 tons to 180,000 tons for the season

- From September 1, 2025, to February 19, 2026, Kazakhstan exported 6.4 million tons of new crop grain. This is an increase of 19.7% compared to the previous marketing year (2024/2025 MY), when exports amounted to 5.4 million tons, according to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan. “The growth in exports was made possible by the activation of trade with traditional markets, both in Central Asia and beyond. Supplies to Uzbekistan increased by 46%, reaching 3 million

27.02.2026, 14:36
Economy

The budget of the city of Osh will increase by almost 1.8 billion soms in 2026.

Public hearings were held in the city of Osh, where the budget project for 2026 was discussed. According to the presented document, the city's financial resources will increase to 5 billion 205 million soms, which exceeds last year's figures by almost 1.8 billion soms. This information was announced by the press service of the mayor's office. Participants in the discussions included the chairman of the city council Bolot Bayetov, the first deputy mayor Omorbek Torobaev, deputies,

27.02.2026, 14:24
Economy

The introduction of new irrigated lands increased 22 times — to 4,455 hectares, - Ministry of Agriculture

- In 2025, 4,455 hectares of new irrigated land were put into operation, which is a significant achievement. The Deputy Prime Minister, as well as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing, Erlis Akunbekov, reported this at a national meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo." According to him, this figure represents a 22-fold increase compared to 2024. Akunbekov also added that the area used for drip and sprinkler irrigation has increased to 3,338

27.02.2026, 14:20
Eurobonds worth $700 million and USD KG: Kyrgyzstan Successfully Implemented New Financial Instruments
Economy

Eurobonds worth $700 million and USD KG: Kyrgyzstan Successfully Implemented New Financial Instruments

In 2025, the Republic of Kyrgyzstan successfully implemented new financial instruments, as announced at the national meeting in "Yntymak Ordo." The event was held under the leadership of President Sadyr Japarov, and the information was presented by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. As Kasymaliev reported, for the first time in the country's history, eurobonds worth 700 million US dollars were issued to finance strategically important projects. “The first issuance of the

27.02.2026, 14:16
Economy

How much did KR earn from "Kumtor" after the company returned to state ownership?

President Sadyr Japarov announced the results of "Kumtor" after its return to state ownership. At a national meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," he reported that from 2021 to 2025, the total income from "Kumtor" will exceed 440 billion soms. More than 100 billion soms have been received in the country's budget in the form of taxes and other mandatory payments. Additionally, over the past four years, the state has received dividends amounting to more

27.02.2026, 13:53
Economy

The rise in gold prices ensured good budget revenues in 2025, - Kasymaliyev

- A republican meeting with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov is taking place in Bishkek on February 27. At the meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister and head of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, a report was presented on the results of work in the economic and financial sectors for the year 2025.

27.02.2026, 13:37
Economy

In 2025, 562 irrigation canals and over 600 hydraulic structures were repaired in Kyrgyzstan, - Ministry of Agriculture

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, as well as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and the Processing Industry, Erlis Akunbekov, reported significant achievements in the field of water supply at a republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo." According to him, in 2025, mechanical cleaning and repairs were carried out on 562 inter-farm and intra-farm canals. Additionally, as part of improving the hydraulic infrastructure, 608 structures, 174 water

27.02.2026, 13:33
Sanctions Introduced for Unscrupulous Exporters in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

Sanctions Introduced for Unscrupulous Exporters in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, an active information campaign has begun aimed at preventing violations of phytosanitary norms during the export of goods. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic is holding meetings with participants in foreign economic activity (FEA) in various territorial departments of the Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine Department.

27.02.2026, 13:17
Economy

"In 5 years, irrigation has been modernized in Kyrgyzstan and new water accounting systems have been implemented," - Sadyr Japarov

- The importance of water resources for agriculture cannot be overstated, which is why their modernization has become a priority for the authorities. This was stated by President Sadyr Japarov during a national meeting on February 27, 2026. According to the president, over the past five years, new pumping stations, canals, and hydraulic structures have been built in Kyrgyzstan. A large-scale reconstruction of existing facilities has also been carried out. In addition, modern systems for

27.02.2026, 13:13
Economy

"1.7 billion soms allocated for irrigation development in 2025, - Ministry of Agriculture"

As part of the budget for 2025, 1.7 billion soms has been allocated for the development of the irrigation system. This was announced on February 27 at a republican meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo." The information was presented by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov. According to him, design work is currently underway on 41 facilities, while construction is ongoing at 33 facilities.

27.02.2026, 13:09
Economy

The budget of the city of Osh will increase by 52% in 2026 — figures announced

In 2026, the city budget of Osh is planned to be approved at the level of 5 billion 205 million 536 thousand 400 soms, which is 52% higher than the figures for 2025. This data is reflected in the draft resolution concerning the city budget for 2026 and the two subsequent years — 2027 and 2028. According to the document, the total volume of local budget revenues for 2026, including special funds of budgetary institutions, is expected to amount to 5 billion 205 million 536.4 thousand soms. The

27.02.2026, 13:02
The business of Kyrgyzstan is invited to review taxes
Economy

The business of Kyrgyzstan is invited to review taxes

The first meeting of the interdepartmental working group took place in Kyrgyzstan, which will focus on preparing significant changes to the tax legislation. The Deputy Minister of Economy, Iskender Asylkulov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy, opened the meeting, marking the beginning of the reform of the Tax Code.

27.02.2026, 12:56
Revenue from "Kumtor" amounted to over 5 billion dollars
Economy

Revenue from "Kumtor" amounted to over 5 billion dollars

More than 1 billion 176 million dollars have been received in the country's budget According to information presented by President Sadyr Japarov at a republican meeting, the total income from the activities of 'Kumtor' from 2021 to 2025 will amount to 5 billion 115 million dollars.

27.02.2026, 12:53
Uzbekistan Implements Russian Experience in Monitoring Bloggers' Income
Economy

Uzbekistan Implements Russian Experience in Monitoring Bloggers' Income

The Uzbek delegation from the Tax Committee visited Moscow to study the practices employed by the Federal Tax Service of Russia for monitoring the income of citizens working online, including bloggers. This visit aims to implement modern solutions and ensure greater transparency in the digital sector.

27.02.2026, 12:38
Economy

200,000 soms per square meter: Bishkek and its suburbs are shaping the upper segment of the real estate market in Kyrgyzstan (infographic)

- The information published by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography concerns the weighted average cost of 1 square meter of real estate for January 2026 and is based on registered purchase and sale transactions. These indicators are formed based on actual transactions conducted, which can lead to significant fluctuations with changes in the number of transactions in specific areas.

27.02.2026, 12:05
Economy

Nearly 30,000 Seedlings Returned to Uzbekistan

According to the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture, 28,762 seedlings imported from the Republic of Uzbekistan were returned. This occurred on February 23 at the phytosanitary control post "Kyzyl-Kiya," where employees of the Batken Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine identified the absence of labeling on the packaging of the seedlings.

27.02.2026, 11:53
Economy

Adylbek Kasymaliev: GDP by the end of 2025 will exceed 2 trillion soms

At the republican meeting on February 27, attended by President Sadyr Japarov, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev reported that by the end of 2025, the country's gross domestic product (GDP) could exceed 2 trillion soms. Kasymaliev characterized the past year as historic, noting that the domestic gross product for 2024 amounted to 1 trillion 976.4 billion soms, which corresponds to an 11.1% growth. However, these figures may be revised.

27.02.2026, 11:21
Minister: Last year, farmers were issued more than 2,000 units of agricultural machinery
Economy

Minister: Last year, farmers were issued more than 2,000 units of agricultural machinery

During the republican meeting held at "Yntymak Ordo," the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov reported that in 2025, 2,069 units of agricultural machinery were leased to farmers and peasant farms for a total of 7.2 billion soms. According to the minister, this figure showed an increase of 2.6 billion soms and an increase of 876 units of machinery compared to the previous year. For reference, in 2024, 1,193 units

27.02.2026, 11:06
Investments of up to $30 million in the "Sayakat" and "Dostuk" hotels
Economy

Investments of up to $30 million in the "Sayakat" and "Dostuk" hotels

In Bishkek, work continues on the renovation of the tourist complex "Sayakat" and the hotel "Dostuk." According to information provided by the Directorate under the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, a significant amount of foreign investment will be directed towards these goals: a Russian company has already invested 5 million dollars in "Sayakat," while expenses for the comprehensive renovation of "Dostuk" are planned to range from 15 to

27.02.2026, 10:59
Adylbek Kasymaliev: The budget for 2025 exceeded 1 trillion soms
Economy

Adylbek Kasymaliev: The budget for 2025 exceeded 1 trillion soms

An important meeting is taking place at the republican center "Yntymak Ordo," attended by President Sadyr Japarov. Adylbek Kasymaliev, who holds the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, presented a report on financial and economic indicators.

27.02.2026, 10:55
In 2025, 1.7 billion soms were allocated for the development of irrigation.
Economy

In 2025, 1.7 billion soms were allocated for the development of irrigation.

During a national meeting at "Yntymak Ordo," Erlis Akunbekov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, announced the allocation of 1.7 billion soms for the development of irrigation infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. He noted that project work is currently underway on 41 sites, while construction is ongoing at 33 sites.

27.02.2026, 10:53
Economy

The GDP of agriculture increased from 396.8 to 459.7 billion soms, - Minister Akunbekov

- About 10% of the gross domestic product is formed in the agro-industrial sector, which provides jobs for approximately 20% of the working-age population. This was stated on February 27 at a republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo" by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov. According to him, this sector is considered one of the priority areas for the strategic development of the country until

27.02.2026, 10:45
The Ministry of Transport and ADB Discussed Issues of Electric Mobility and Transport Digitalization
Economy

The Ministry of Transport and ADB Discussed Issues of Electric Mobility and Transport Digitalization

The issues related to electric mobility and the digitalization of the transport sector became the focus of discussions between the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Asian Development Bank. The meeting, held on February 26, was organized by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications B. Mombekov, who met with bank representatives to discuss joint initiatives. The participants of the meeting emphasized the need to create conditions that promote the

27.02.2026, 10:13
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of February 27
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of February 27

Information about currency exchange rates has been collected from the websites of various commercial banks in the country. If you have any questions regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact these financial institutions directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. The rates listed are valid for cash exchange and may change throughout the day. For information on the current official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the exchange rates

27.02.2026, 10:13
Weekly fairs continue to operate in Bishkek and the regions
Economy

Weekly fairs continue to operate in Bishkek and the regions

Weekly fairs organized by local producers continue in Bishkek and across the country. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has confirmed that the schedule for these events will remain in effect until June 2026.

27.02.2026, 08:52
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic approved 9 large-scale preferential lending projects
Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic approved 9 large-scale preferential lending projects

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively developing financial programs to support farmers. By the beginning of 2026, six state projects with a total cost of 7 billion 380 million soms have already been implemented. In the near future, the number of programs will increase to nine, which will allow for record funding of 13 billion 180 million soms.

26.02.2026, 19:58
Economy

Kyrgyzstan provides itself with vegetables and melons at 200%, but vegetable oil covers half of the demand, - Ministry of Agriculture

According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, the level of self-sufficiency in potatoes in the country for the first 11 months of 2025 was 200.5%. Vegetables and melons reached a figure of 204.8%, while milk stood at 131.4%. Additionally, according to data from this agency, the population's self-sufficiency in meat was 85.5%, while eggs and sugar reached levels of 80.6% and 80.1%, respectively.

26.02.2026, 19:51
EABR presents forecast for the survival of the target audience on the brink of a demographic boom
Economy

EABR presents forecast for the survival of the target audience on the brink of a demographic boom

According to estimates, by 2040 the population of Central Asia could reach 96 million people, which will lead to significant pressures on the region's key infrastructure. Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EADB), pointed out that this region is one of the fastest-growing in the world; however, this growth is associated with serious ecological and logistical risks.

26.02.2026, 19:19