According to him, last year Kyrgyzstan participated in more than 30 exhibitions in the territory of the Russian Federation. As a result of these events, export contracts were signed for more than 400 million soms, with over 1,500 companies involved.
“If the situation allows, we hope to attract even more participants this year. We are also opening new directions. In addition to Russia, last year we visited Dubai in the UAE, and orders began to come in from various companies, including retail chains and hotels. At the same time, we are working on entering European markets such as Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, and France. It is worth noting that high-quality products are required for these markets,” he noted.
Jumaliev added that for export, entrepreneurs need to obtain a number of documents, including a certificate of conformity, a declaration, and a certificate of origin. These documents must be processed within the established time frame in the relevant authorities.
The Deputy Director also emphasized that for working with Germany or France, companies need the international standard ISO 9001, which is costly. This year, the center plans to reimburse part of the costs for obtaining it — 30% or 50% if the implementation goes successfully.
In addition, the organization supports the implementation of special standards and concepts. "Kyrgyz Export" collaborates with various partners, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Jumaliev noted that some enterprises are already operating according to international standards, although they are still not very many, as the implementation of standards requires significant financial investments.
