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Economy

Export of crop production from Kyrgyzstan to EAEU countries exceeds 500 thousand tons, - Ministry of Agriculture

- In 2025, the volume of agricultural product exports from Kyrgyzstan to the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union exceeded 500 thousand tons. The main direction for these supplies remains Russia, as noted in his speech by Adyl Nurbayev, head of the internal plant quarantine department at the Department of Chemicalization, Protection, and Plant Quarantine under the Ministry of Agriculture. According to Nurbayev, key positions in the export market continue to be fruits and vegetables, beans,

09.02.2026, 15:21
Economy

The deputy criticized Deputy Minister of Economy Benazir Nurlanova, but Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev defended her.

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, which took place on February 9, 2026, deputy Aisarakhan Abdibaeva raised an important issue. She referred to the words of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev, who noted that there is a lack of natural milk for sale in Kyrgyzstan. The deputy expressed her bewilderment regarding the inaction of the Ministry of Economy on this issue.

09.02.2026, 15:17
Economy

How much have apartments in Osh increased in price over the year

According to the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography, from January 2025 to January 2026, the price of one square meter in Osh apartments increased by 12,614 soms, which is 17%. Thus, if at the beginning of 2025 the cost per square meter was 73,889 soms, it has now reached 86,503 soms this year. It is important to note that the prices listed on real estate sales websites may differ from the actual market value that buyers refer to when approaching the State

09.02.2026, 15:16
Economy

Kyrgyzstan has implemented an electronic permit system for cargo transportation with China

Starting from 2026, Kyrgyzstan has implemented a new electronic permit system called e-Permit for international freight transportation with China, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to the agency, domestic carriers are already using this system for freight transportation not only with China but also with countries such as Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, obtaining electronic permits. E-Permit (from English Electronic Permit) is an electronic platform

09.02.2026, 15:02
Economy

The net profit of insurance organizations in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 has been announced

In 2025, insurance organizations in Kyrgyzstan achieved a total net profit of 1.22 billion soms, according to data provided by the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service. By the end of 2025, there were 19 insurance (reinsurance) companies operating in the country, of which 14 were fully domestic, and five had foreign investors. The Service noted that the increase in the share of companies with Kyrgyz capital to 74% (14 out of 19) indicates a growing confidence among citizens and

09.02.2026, 15:01
Economy

"Our people drink not real milk, but diluted powder," - deputy

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, which took place on February 9, 2026, Deputy Aisarakhan Abdibaeva raised the issue of the possibility for Kyrgyzstan to independently provide itself with milk. In response, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev stated that the country can indeed achieve this goal. Abdibaeva also inquired about the countries to which milk is exported. The Deputy Minister

09.02.2026, 14:43
Economy

"Are the USA Interested in Kyrgyzstan's Critical Minerals? Results of the 'B5+1' Forum"

In Bishkek, on February 4 and 5, the second business forum "Business B5+1" took place, featuring high-ranking representatives from the USA and Central Asia. They discussed directions for further cooperation. New Horizons of PartnershipAccording to the words of Donald Trump's special envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, the USA plans to strengthen its economic presence in Central Asia in the coming years. He noted that the region has once again become a priority against

09.02.2026, 14:39
Economy

Roads, Schools, and More. How Much Did the KR Authorities Spend on Infrastructure in 2025?

According to the report from the Ministry of Finance, 51 billion 907.1 soms were invested in capital construction in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. As part of this project, work was completed on the construction of 467.3 km of roads and bridges, as well as 86 schools with modern gymnasiums. In addition, 63 strategically important facilities and facilities for law enforcement agencies were implemented, 30 kindergartens for 2,305 places and 18 sports complexes, as well as cultural facilities were built.

09.02.2026, 14:36
Economy

Trade of Kyrgyzstan with EAEU countries increased by 1.6 times over four years

The trade volume of the Kyrgyz Republic with the states of the Eurasian Economic Union from 2021 to 2024 increased by 1.6 times. This was reported by Perizat Turdukhojeva, the chief specialist of the trade policy and WTO department at the Trade Policy Management of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, on the radio. The export during the specified years doubled, while imports increased by approximately 1.5 times. In 2024, the share of EAEU countries in the structure of Kyrgyzstan's foreign

09.02.2026, 14:29
Online enrollment in state driving schools has started in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

Online enrollment in state driving schools has started in Kyrgyzstan

Online applications for training in state driving schools have started in Kyrgyzstan using the platform avtomektep.srs.kg. According to the Presidential Administration, the application submission process has now been fully transitioned to an electronic format. Potential drivers will need to fill out a form on the website, choose the category of driver's license, and specify their region.

09.02.2026, 14:20
The Ministry of Agriculture reported on the prices of raw milk in Kyrgyzstan
Economy / Exclusive

The Ministry of Agriculture reported on the prices of raw milk in Kyrgyzstan

The Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, reported that the prices for purchasing raw milk in the country depend on the time of year. From September 15 to March 15, dairy processing enterprises set prices ranging from 32 to 48 soms per liter. “In the summer, the minimum price for milk is 32 soms per liter, while in the winter it can reach 48 soms. The services of milk collectors cost an average of 5 soms per liter,” added Kerimaliev. He also

09.02.2026, 14:17
Economy

More than 400 Kyrgyz enterprises included in the EAEU register for the export of livestock products

- In accordance with veterinary and sanitary requirements, more than 400 Kyrgyz enterprises have been included in the register of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) for the export of livestock products. This information was announced by Tilek Tabaldiev, head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Agriculture, in an interview on the radio. He noted that the registered companies are engaged in the production of dairy and meat products,

09.02.2026, 13:51
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, 1.82 million square meters of housing will be introduced in 2025

- In Kyrgyzstan, by the end of 2025, the volume of housing commissioned reached 1,819.9 thousand square meters, which is 15.7% more than in 2024. This information was provided by official statistics. The largest amount of new residential space was built in the capital, Bishkek, where 617 thousand square meters were commissioned, accounting for 33.9% of the total volume in the country. Compared to the previous year, this figure increased by 14.5%.

09.02.2026, 13:30
Residents of Naryn Region Request the Construction of a Skin Processing Plant - Deputy
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Residents of Naryn Region Request the Construction of a Skin Processing Plant - Deputy

At a meeting of the Agrarian Policy Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Zhyldyz Taalaibek kyzy reported on the request from residents of the Naryn region for the construction of a plant for leather processing. She noted that a large part of the local population is engaged in livestock farming, and farmers face the problem of disposing of hides — they are either thrown away or burned. The Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, emphasized the importance

09.02.2026, 13:24
Economy / Exclusive

Former Deputy Head of the Government Apparatus Returned the Production Base to the State in Bishkek

The production base, which includes workshops and warehouses, has been returned to the state at the address: Bishkek, T. Frunze St., 1a. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). Since 2010, there has been a gradual winding down of communal activities, resulting in the property being used for commercial purposes. Control over this site was transferred to D. B. (then Deputy Head of the Government Office of the Kyrgyz Republic) through his mother

09.02.2026, 13:18
Economy

"Only two people received a loan for the development of organic farming, - Torobaev"

- On February 9, 2026, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised the issue that farmers do not have access to loans for the development of organic agriculture. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev stated that there are special preferential loans for organic agriculture; however, only two people have taken advantage of

09.02.2026, 13:10
Torobaev: The livestock market in Tokmok was closed for violating sanitary regulations
Economy / Exclusive

Torobaev: The livestock market in Tokmok was closed for violating sanitary regulations

At a meeting of the Agrarian Policy Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Erkayim Seytkazieva raised the issue of residents of the Issyk-Ata district who requested to open a livestock market, as the nearest one is located in Kemin. Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev responded that the initiative to create a market should come from local self-government bodies. He added: “The Ministry of Agriculture can only exercise control. The Tokmok livestock market

09.02.2026, 13:09
Economy

In Talas, strategic facilities have been returned to state ownership

The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reports that in Talas, water intakes classified as strategic facilities of category B have been returned to the state. According to the agency, in 2003, S. T. D., the head of the public association "Toboy," in collusion with representatives of the Talas branch of the State Enterprise "Cadastre" and the State Enterprise "Talas Main Water Management," conducted an illegal privatization of

09.02.2026, 12:57
Economy

How to Install a Drip Irrigation System? Answer by Bakyt Torobaev

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee held on February 9, 2026, the issue of drip irrigation in Kyrgyzstan was discussed. Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised this topic, inquiring about the progress of this process in the country. In response to her inquiry, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev reported on the allocation of funds for the installation of drip irrigation systems over an area of 5,200 hectares. He emphasized that farmers need to contact the

09.02.2026, 12:53
Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia intend to strengthen investment cooperation
Economy

Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia intend to strengthen investment cooperation

Recently, a meeting took place between Ravshanbek Sabirov, the head of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, and Sodnom Ganhuuyag, the Ambassador of Mongolia in the country. During the discussions, both sides expressed their readiness to deepen mutual trade, economic, and investment cooperation.

09.02.2026, 12:46
Economy

Torobaev explained why the livestock market in Tokmok was closed

- On February 9, 2026, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection, deputy Erkeaiym Seitkazieva raised the issue of opening a livestock market in the Issyk-Ata district. She noted that the livestock market was previously located in Tokmok, but it has now been moved to the Kemin district, which has created difficulties for the residents of the Issyk-Ata district.

09.02.2026, 12:42