Over the past five years, the city's revenues have increased by 3.6 times. The final meeting of the Bishkek board, dedicated to the socio-economic results of 2025 and plans for 2026, was held under the leadership of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Recently, a presentation of the updated master plan regarding tourist infrastructure within the economic corridor of Almaty—Bishkek (EACB) took place in Bishkek. This document was developed with the support of the Asian Development Bank and emphasizes the principles of sustainable and "green" tourism, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. According to the information presented at the event, the master plan covers both the territory of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
- The final meeting of the city hall board took place at the "Tunguch" theater, where the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev summarized the socio-economic development of the capital. The press service of the City Hall reported on this event. The First Deputy Mayor Mirlanbek Baigonchokov presented the results of the work on the socio-economic development of the city in 2025.
Recently, a meeting took place between the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, and the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Zou Jiayi, as reported by the government press service. At the beginning of the event, Kasymaliev congratulated Zou Jiayi on his election as President of the AIIB.
Over the past five years, the local budget of Bishkek has demonstrated impressive growth, increasing by 22.1 billion soms, which is equivalent to a growth of 3.6 times. This was reported by the First Deputy Mayor Mirlanbek Baigonchokov at the final meeting of the Bishkek City Hall. According to him, this positive trend indicates a significant strengthening of the financial base and an increase in the capabilities of the local budget.
- The volume of intra-regional investments in Central Asia has increased fourfold over the past five years, according to data from the EDB (2026). Mutual accumulated investments between the countries of the region rose by $400 million (+42%) in 2024-2025, reaching $1.3 billion.
In order for a project to be recognized as cooperative within the framework of joint initiatives of the EAEU, the participation of at least three member countries of the union is required. This was stated by Nursultan Ashymbekov, head of the international cooperation sector in the field of industry at the Department of Industry of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in an interview on the radio. He emphasized that if only two countries are involved in the project, it cannot be considered
- The government of the country has given the green light to the draft agreement on joint activities with Silvercorp Metals, Inc. and the closed joint-stock company "Chaarat ZAAV" for the development of the "Tulkubash" and "Kyzylbash" sites at the Chaarat gold ore deposit. The head of the National Investment Agency, Ravshanbek Sabirov, is signing the document on behalf of the Cabinet, while the director of Silvercorp, Rui Feng, will also affix his signature.
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- In Bishkek, the State Architectural and Construction Control Department is conducting inspections, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the inspection, various violations related to the construction process were discovered:
Flights will be operated twice a week China Southern Airlines, one of the leading airlines in China, has announced the launch of direct flights on the Bishkek – Guangzhou route.
In Bishkek, on February 12, under the leadership of Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers and head of the presidential administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, a final meeting of the city hall took place. At this meeting, the first deputy mayor Mirlanbek Baigonchokov presented the results of the socio-economic development of the city for 2025:
According to the Eurasian Economic Commission, by the end of 2025, Kyrgyzstan became the leader in price increases for agricultural products among its neighbors in the EAEU. At the same time, in Russia, prices rose by 9.8%, in Belarus by 8.4%, in Armenia by 4.7%, while in Kazakhstan, prices even decreased by 0.1%.
- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, 2026, Deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva proposed to discuss the possibility of providing compensation to farmers whose crops were affected by adverse weather conditions and natural disasters. The Deputy Prime Minister responsible for agriculture, Bakyt Torobaev, noted that this issue is under consideration.
By the end of 2025, the electricity consumption by miners amounted to 213.2 million kWh, which is 2.4% less compared to the previous year. This data was obtained from the analysis of reports submitted by the mentioned service. According to the service, in 2025, miners contributed 206.17 million soms to the state budget of Kyrgyzstan, which is 150.34 million soms more than in 2024.
- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 11, 2026, deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva expressed concern about the low purchase prices for raw milk. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev explained that previously, dairy plants adhered to a unified tariff for the purchase of raw milk.
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 11, 2026, Aysarkan Abdibaeva drew attention to the problem that the country still cannot independently provide itself with wheat. She noted that Kyrgyzstan has been forced to purchase wheat for a long time, which hinders the production of domestic flour.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has initiated the development of a program aimed at supporting and developing small and medium-sized businesses until 2030. As reported by the ministry's press service, they are expecting proposals from business representatives, experts, and public organizations to shape a document focused on practical application. Such proposals will help create state policy that meets the real needs of the market.
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, 2026, deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva raised the question of what steps the Ministry of Agriculture is taking to provide farmers with irrigation water in conditions of water scarcity. In response to this question, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev noted that the ministry is closely monitoring the current situation and, based on analysis, is establishing consumption limits for irrigation water for
- Nursultan Ashymbekov, head of the international cooperation sector in the field of industry at the Department of Industry of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, shared this opinion on the radio. He noted that, despite the fact that tax rates in the EAEU countries generally exceed those in Kyrgyzstan, this does not negatively impact the implementation of joint projects.
- During a radio broadcast, the head of the international cooperation sector of the Industry Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Nursultan Ashymbekov, reported that the subsidization of interest rates on loans under the industrial cooperation mechanism of the EAEU is funded by the Union's general budget. Ashymbekov noted that the Union members create a common fund, into which they contribute funds from their national budgets. These funds are then used to compensate interest
According to the report from the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, the turnover of virtual asset service providers in Kyrgyzstan is expected to reach 2 trillion 735 billion 62.5 million soms by the end of 2025, which is 300% more compared to previous years. The Service noted that this confirms the active development of the virtual asset market and the growing interest of users in digital operations.
State initiatives to support the agricultural sector are being developed in collaboration with commercial banks, and the application process is gradually transitioning to the digital sphere. This was announced at a press conference on February 11 by Mirbek Duyshiev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to Duyshiev, all applications are now registered and processed in an electronic queue, which minimizes the impact of the
Today, the deputies of the Senate of Kazakhstan ratified the agreement on a 49-year lease of land plots from Kyrgyzstan, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. This agreement between the governments of both countries concerns Kazakhstan's ownership rights to resort facilities located in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. It extends Kazakhstan's obligations to modernize these facilities until the end of 2029, with the aim of upgrading them to the level of 3- and 4-star hotels operating
On February 10, 2026, an extended meeting of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. Participants summarized the department's work for the previous year and agreed on the strategy for the upcoming field season. The meeting was attended by First Deputy Minister Zhanibek Kerimaliev, heads of relevant departments, the directorate of the Department, as well as
The city authorities state that this decision contributes to the development of trading facilities On February 11, during a meeting of the Bishkek City Council (BGC), it was announced that rental prices at Bishkek markets would be increased.
According to the EDB report, there is a significant increase in direct investments from Saudi Arabia in the Eurasian region, which became evident by the end of the first half of 2025. Currently, the total accumulated investments from Saudi Arabia in the countries of the region amount to $4.17 billion. Over the past year and a half, this figure has increased by more than $2 billion.
Today, February 12, a ceremonial handover of keys for 95 new buses and 42 units of special equipment for the Bishkek city administration took place at Depot No. 1. The event was held under the leadership of Adylbek Kasymaliev, the press service of the city administration reports. The head of the Cabinet expressed the intention to continue efforts for the technical modernization of municipal enterprises. He urged city service employees to handle the new equipment responsibly and to improve the
A solar power plant with a total capacity of 105 MW will be built on an area of 200 hectares in the village of Sary-Tash, located in the rural district of Too-Moyun in the Aravan district of the Osh region. During a working trip to the Aravan district, Amanakan Kenjebaev, the head of the Osh region, familiarized himself with the land allocated for the project and heard from specialists about the progress of its implementation.
- Citizens wishing to take advantage of preferential loans under government programs must first register for an electronic queue through commercial banks. This was announced on February 11 by the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Duyyshev. As Duyyshev noted, the "FSH-14" program has already been activated, and potential borrowers can contact bank branches to submit their applications. However, without prior
Starting from February 11, electronic navigation seals have been officially introduced within the EAEU to control the transportation of goods between the member states of the union. This information was published by the press service of JSC "State Customs Infrastructure". Specialists from this state company successfully applied seals to the first international cargo shipments, which proceeded without any disruptions.
During the meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, a report on the activities of the Tourism Development Support Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2025 was presented. The General Director of the Fund, Adilet Januzakov, noted significant changes in the approaches to managing financial resources and launching key investment projects.
Measures have been taken by the Osh Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic to enhance control over the import of planting material. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reports that the verification process now includes two stages aimed at preventing the entry of pests into the country’s agriculture.
This year, the agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog–2026" will be held at an international level, as reported by the organizing committee of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. Highly qualified experts from China, Qatar, and neighboring countries will participate in the event, sharing their knowledge in modern technologies and effective practices in the agricultural sector.
According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, in December 2025, the total volume of money transfers amounted to $267.6 million. For the entire past year, the amount of transfers reached $3 billion 491.2 million. The largest portion of the inflows came from the CIS countries, totaling $245.5 million, while the volume of transfers from far abroad amounted to $22.1 million.
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Climate change and the deterioration of land conditions require farmers in Kyrgyzstan to adapt to new conditions. In an interview with a VB.KG journalist, Roza Orozakunova, head of the Laboratory for Agricultural Resource Research in Central Asia at KNAU, candidate of biological sciences, and associate professor, explained why the results of soil laboratory analysis are becoming more important than weather forecasts for farmers. She noted that according to current legislation, agrarians must
According to the Kyrgyzstan Development Program until 2030, the country's financial sector is expected to become a key tool for stimulating the real economy. This document emphasizes that the focus will be on digitalization, attracting investments, and improving access to innovative services. Banks and intergovernmental development funds will play a special role, as they will become active players in sectors such as industry, energy, and agriculture.
- The Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Duyyshev, reported on February 11 that breeding farms do not receive funding through the "FSH-14" program. Special mechanisms for preferential lending have been developed for them. According to Duyyshev, there is a specialized program to support breeding livestock, which offers more favorable conditions.
According to information provided by the National Bank, the total volume of money transfers to Kyrgyzstan in December of last year amounted to $267.6 million. Of this total, the largest portion of funds, namely $245.5 million, came from CIS countries, while $22.1 million came from far abroad.
The Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service reported on the electricity consumption by miners in Kyrgyzstan. In 2024, miners used 218.6 million kilowatt-hours, which is slightly more than the previous year when the figure was 213.3 million.
As of February 12, the exchange rate of foreign currency established by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan is as follows: The dollar remains stable, while the euro continues to rise in price, and the ruble is losing ground.
As part of this project, an efficient irrigation system will be created, which will provide reliable watering for the villages of Sögöt and Kara-Töbö, helping to solve the long-standing problem of water scarcity in the region.
The Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Duyshiev, reported on February 11 that the requirements for borrowers under the preferential lending program "Financing Agriculture-14" (FSA-14) have been significantly simplified. As Duyshiev noted, for farmers engaged in crop production, the main condition is the presence of either owned or leased land. In turn, for those involved in livestock farming, it is necessary to
Since February 12, 2023, the General Administration of Customs of China has added eight Kyrgyz companies to the list of those whose products can be imported into the country. According to the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, this decision is the result of thorough work by the veterinary service, livestock development, pastures, and feed.
The Turkish side proposed to increase trade volume with Kyrgyzstan to $5 billion, which was announced at a joint press conference held after the meeting of the speakers of the parliaments of the two countries — Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu and Numan Kurtulmuş, reports Anadolu. Numan Kurtulmuş emphasized that the foundation for progress in Turkish-Kyrgyz relations is the bilateral agreements reached during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Kyrgyzstan in 2024. Currently, the
- The Department for the Expertise of Agricultural Crops and Horticulture has launched an automated information system called the "Unified System for Providing State Subsidies to Seed Production Enterprises of the Kyrgyz Republic" (AIS "Subsidy"), as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The system was created by the state institution "AgroSmart," which is part of the structure of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing
On February 10 of this year, a meeting took place in Berlin between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and Heinrich Kerstgens, a representative of the company "Rhenus SE". The main goal of this dialogue was to explore possible areas of cooperation in logistics and transportation. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, special attention was given to the development of the country's railway infrastructure