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Economy

The issue of covering farmers' transportation costs for bean exports is being discussed, - Cabinet.

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 11, 2026, deputy Dastan Jumabekov raised the issue of supporting farmers from Talas in selling their harvest at acceptable prices. In response to his request, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev noted that the possibility of compensating transportation costs for farmers involved in bean exports is currently being discussed. “We are in the stage of discussing this issue, and there is no final decision

11.02.2026, 12:13
Economy

In 2025, nearly 6,500 farmers received preferential loans under FSH-13, - Ministry of Agriculture

- The preferential lending program of the Agricultural Fund, which has been operating in Kyrgyzstan since 2013, will enter its 14th phase in 2026. This was announced on February 11 by the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the KR, Mirbek Duyisheev. He noted that until 2022, the Agricultural Fund remained the only tool for preferential financing for agricultural producers; however, since then, the government has begun to implement various support measures.

11.02.2026, 12:09
Economy

When will the construction of the BDR in Kara-Balta begin? - Deputy

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 11, 2026, Deputy Cholpon Esenamanova raised the issue of the timeline for the start of construction of the BDR in Kara-Balta. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev reported that work on the BDR is already underway on the Kara-Balta River. Torobaev also noted that the construction of 27 water facilities is planned in the Chui region. The deputy drew attention to the critical condition of

11.02.2026, 12:09
Economy

In the city of Orlovka, an agreement was signed to open a plant for the production of aerated concrete blocks

In the Chuy region, in the city of Orlovka, an agreement was signed between the local mayor's office and the Chinese company "Dahua" as part of a public-private partnership. According to information provided by the mayor's office, the project involves the reconstruction of the old boiler house building, which will pave the way for the creation of a modern factory that will produce aerated concrete blocks.

11.02.2026, 12:00
Kyrgyzstan exports agricultural products to more than 60 countries worldwide
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Kyrgyzstan exports agricultural products to more than 60 countries worldwide

The Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Torobaev, stated at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that the republic exports its agricultural products to more than 60 countries. He noted that within the framework of the initiative to support the export of domestic products, protocols have already been signed with China for 15 types of goods. Soon, there are plans to expand this list by three more items. Additionally, there is an opportunity to export

11.02.2026, 11:54
Economy

The minister answered whether the irrigation water tariff will be increased.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 11, Bakyt Torobaev, the Deputy Prime Minister, announced that the rates for irrigation water will not increase this year. He also noted that there had previously been inadequate control in the area of water resource management, which affected the state of affairs.

11.02.2026, 11:28
Economy

Trade Agreement. Customs duties on 367 goods will be eliminated or reduced for EAEU countries and Mongolia.

- On February 9, a seminar was held at the headquarters of the EEC, where issues related to the entry into force of the Temporary Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Mongolia were discussed. According to the Chairman of the EEC Board, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, once the agreement comes into effect, customs duties will be eliminated or reduced for 367 product items.

11.02.2026, 11:26
In the Kara-Suu District, irrigation canals are being cleaned.
Economy

In the Kara-Suu District, irrigation canals are being cleaned.

The work on cleaning the irrigation canals in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region includes not only mechanical cleaning but also the concreting of certain sections. In particular, this concerns the canals that run through the city of Osh. As a result of the dismantling of illegal structures, the banks of the canals have been cleared, which has created opportunities for machinery to operate. Major repair work is also being carried out on the water distribution facilities. Trees that

11.02.2026, 11:12
Economy

LLC "Dagas City" in Cholpon-Ata fined, work suspended, - Ministry of Construction

- In the Kyrgyz Republic, raids to inspect construction sites continue, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. Specialists from the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control conducted an inspection in the resort area of the city of Cholpon-Ata.

11.02.2026, 11:12
Economy

Sixty types of domestic agricultural products are exported to 80 countries

The Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture reports on achievements in the export of domestic agricultural products. Within the framework of the state program to support exporters, there is a growth in external markets. According to the ministry's information, protocols have been signed with China for 15 types of agricultural products, and the signing of three more is expected in the coming days.

11.02.2026, 11:09
Economy

In 2025, parking lots and garages brought 82.8 million soms to the budget of Bishkek

At the meeting of the permanent commission on municipal property, urban planning, and architecture, the deputy director of the municipal enterprise "City Road and Transport Infrastructure," Taalaibek Aseinov, reported that the enterprise manages 45 parking lots, 23 parking spaces, and 7 markets. According to Aseinov, in 2025, the city budget received 25 million 181 thousand soms from parking lots and 27 million 251 thousand soms from parking spaces.

11.02.2026, 10:57
Over 40 billion soms allocated to the agro-industrial complex in 2026 – Torobaev
Economy / Exclusive

Over 40 billion soms allocated to the agro-industrial complex in 2026 – Torobaev

At a meeting in the Jogorku Kenesh, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced that in 2026, the agro-industrial complex of the Kyrgyz Republic will receive over 40 billion soms. According to the minister, the allocated funds will be directed towards the effective and timely conduct of spring fieldwork, as well as support for farmers. In this regard, the Cabinet of Ministers is launching a series of state programs and projects related to

11.02.2026, 10:49
Economy

The construction of the "Kulanak" hydropower plant will be financed by the State Development Bank.

The State Development Bank has announced the start of financing for the construction of the "Kulanak" hydroelectric power station. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Finance. According to available data, the financing agreement for the construction of the "Kulanak" HPP, located in the Naryn region, was signed with the aim of reducing the electricity shortage in the country.

11.02.2026, 10:45
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Adopted Three SMIIC Standards for Halal in 2016–2017, - Center for Halal Industry Development

- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Judicial and Legal Issues, Law and Order, Combating Crime, and Countering Corruption, held on February 10, 2026, the implementation of halal standards in Kyrgyzstan was discussed. Deputy Bolotbek Borbieyev raised the issue that halal certification covers not only food products and inquired about the specific standards that have been implemented in the country.

11.02.2026, 10:40
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of February 11
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of February 11

Information about exchange rates has been collected from the websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the presented data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. Please note that the indicated rates pertain to cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day. For the official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the exchange rates in the exchange offices of Bishkek, please

11.02.2026, 10:39
Economy

The Ministry of Economic Development clarified the procedure for filling out accompanying documents for electronic trade with Russia.

- In his statements, Elimbek Kanybek uulu, head of the EAEU Coordination Department, drew attention to the changed conditions of Russian legislation, according to which electronic trading platforms now perform the functions of commission agents — they are responsible for the storage of goods but are not their owners. Thus, the ownership of the goods remains with the Kyrgyz seller until the moment the products are sold to the final buyer.

11.02.2026, 10:28
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Plans to Extend Six-Month Ban on Livestock Exports

The draft resolution on the temporary ban on the export of agricultural animals has been submitted for public discussion by the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. The document proposes to introduce restrictions on the export of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses for a period of six months. The main goal of the ban is to ensure food security and stabilize prices for meat products and other livestock goods. The draft states that the proposed measures comply with the norms of the Eurasian Economic

11.02.2026, 10:28