Kyrgyzstan and the United Kingdom Strengthen Economic Cooperation by Attracting Investments in Critical Minerals and the Financial Market, - Ministry of Economy

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The Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Mederbek Tumanov, visited London on a working trip from February 24 to 27, 2026, as reported by the press service of the ministry.

During his visit, Tumanov participated in a meeting of the Kyrgyz-British Business Council, which brought together representatives from various international financial, consulting, and investment organizations, as well as the banking sector. The event was attended by about 60 delegates from public and private sectors, highlighting the strong interest of British businesses in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia as a whole.

During the meeting, current investment projects and opportunities for cooperation in the field of critical minerals extraction, financial market development, and strengthening banking interactions were discussed. The prospects of using London as one of the key global financial centers for attracting investments were also considered.

Additionally, Tumanov participated in the Kyrgyz Republic Capital Markets Day forum, which was organized jointly with investment banks Oppenheimer and Citi. This event presented macroeconomic data of Kyrgyzstan, fiscal policy, and structural reforms, as well as meetings with institutional investors.

Discussions also addressed issues related to enhancing the sustainability of public finances, improving public debt management, and creating a predictable regulatory environment. It was emphasized that these measures are aimed at improving the country's sovereign credit rating, reducing borrowing costs, and strengthening investor confidence.

As part of his trip, the deputy minister held several bilateral meetings with business representatives, including companies DG and Bankinvest. The main topics of discussion were attracting private capital to key sectors of Kyrgyzstan's economy and enabling local companies to enter international markets. The parties agreed to continue consultations on specific areas of cooperation.

At the conclusion of the visit, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Climate Finance Center under the Cabinet of Ministers and Valor Carbon Limited, aimed at developing the carbon market and attracting investments in greenhouse gas emission reduction projects.
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