In Batken, a meeting of the board took place, during which the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev presented the results of the socio-economic development of the region for 2025 and outlined priority tasks for the future.
The main focus of the participants was on key issues related to the implementation of both national and regional programs, as well as progress in the execution of infrastructure and social projects. Topics discussed included security, communal resilience, and the improvement of public service quality. Special attention was emphasized on the need to attract investments and apply digital technologies in management, as well as on the coordination of the work of central government bodies with local administration.
During his speech, Bakyt Torobaev highlighted the significance of the five-year term of President Sadyr Japarov, which was marked in 2025 since he took office.
“The comparison of indicators from 2020 and 2025 demonstrates radical changes in the economy and the system of public administration, which can be characterized as striking,” Torobaev emphasized. He also reported that in 2025, the consolidated budget of the country amounted to over 1 trillion soms, which is a significant increase compared to 247.8 billion soms in 2020.
Torobaev added that the activation of the real sector of the economy is noticeable, especially in key areas such as construction, industry, services, and agriculture, which have become the main factors of economic growth.
During the meeting, issues regarding the improvement of budget discipline, control over expenditures, and further development of investment policy were also discussed. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of using public-private partnership mechanisms, as well as the need to enhance coordination between central authorities and the Batken regional administration. Additionally, it was noted that there is a need to strengthen measures for risk management and emergency preparedness. An important point was the creation of conditions to improve the quality of life for citizens, including internal migration and the creation of new jobs.
“We must not only support economic growth but also ensure sustainable development of the regions by attracting investments, creating jobs, and developing infrastructure. Our goal is to improve the living standards of the population and create conditions for sustainable economic progress,” added Bakyt Torobaev.
As a result of the board meeting, clear instructions were given to the relevant ministries and regional administration regarding the implementation of strategic programs with established deadlines and responsibilities, accelerating the launch of priority projects, completing unfinished social facilities, improving the management of public finances and assets, as well as modernizing infrastructure. Special attention will be paid to the introduction of modern monitoring and control tools, ensuring environmental and social responsibility for large projects, and enhancing the quality of public services.
