- The Eurasian Economic Commission has decided to introduce tariff concessions for the import of cattle meat within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. These concessions will be in effect until December 31, 2026, and apply to volumes of up to 5 thousand tons.
During the business forum "B5+1," the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daniyar Amangeldiev, emphasized the importance of transforming political agreements into real projects and partnerships. According to him, this event serves as a practical link between politics and economics. Amangeldiev also recalled the summit that took place on November 6, 2025, in Washington, where the heads of state of Central Asia and the USA discussed strategic areas
The first wind power plant in Kyrgyzstan has successfully started generating electricity. This was reported by Kundus Kyrbashova, head of the Association of Green Stations, on her social media page. “This is an important step from words to action and a new stage for wind energy in our country. Notably, this project has been implemented by the Kyrgyz company ‘Metrum TEC,’” she noted. Currently, the construction of this power plant, located in Balykchy in the Issyk-Kul region, is actively
Kyrgyzstan has achieved significant progress within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as reported by Elimbek Kanybek uulu, head of the EAEU coordination department at the Ministry of Economy of the country, at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency. At the initiative of Kyrgyzstan, tariff benefits have been introduced for a number of key goods, allowing for duty-free import of products.
According to data published by the National Bank, the following official exchange rates for foreign currencies against the som have been established as of February 4: 87.4500 soms for 1 USD 103.3309 soms for 1 EUR 1.1390 soms for 1 RUB 0.1737 soms for 1 KZT 12.6080 soms for 1 CNY In commercial banks, the average buying rate for the dollar is 87.35 soms, while the selling rate is 87.79 soms. The Russian ruble can be purchased in banks at an average rate of 1.12 soms, while it is sold at 1.15
According to information from the GNS press service, the process of submitting declarations will take place in two stages. Legal entities, as well as state and municipal officials, must submit their declarations by April 1, while individual entrepreneurs and private individuals have until May 1.
According to information from the National Bank, 114.1 thousand QR codes were registered in trade and service enterprises, which is a significant achievement considering that this technology was hardly used before 2021. “In recent years, the volume of QR payments has reached a historical maximum. In 2025, there were 525.1 million transactions amounting to 908.6 billion soms, which is 8 and 10 times higher than the results of 2024,” noted the regulator's experts. Over the past five years,
Since February 1, a pilot project has been launched in Russia, which aims to create an online platform for buying and selling electricity. This digital experiment, covering seven regions of the Russian Federation, including Khakassia, Udmurtia, and Altai Krai, will last until the end of 2027.
A round table was held in Bishkek on the topic "Global Trends in Central Asia: from Security Provision to the Extraction of Critical Minerals." The event was organized by the Expert Initiatives Center "Oiy Ordo" in collaboration with the Council for Sustainable Development in the Context of Climate Change under the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Photo from the internet. The Chinese yuan has reached a record value. Based on data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, it has become known that the euro and the Russian ruble continue to decline, while the Kazakh tenge and the Chinese yuan have significantly strengthened. The dollar remains stable. US Dollar:
The State Tax Service (STS) has announced the start of the acceptance of the unified tax declaration for the year 2025. According to the information from the STS press service, this declaration campaign will take place in two stages: legal entities, as well as state and municipal employees, must submit their declarations by April 1, while individuals and individual entrepreneurs have until May 1.
- In February 2026, the Jogorku Kenesh will consider the draft law "On State-Supported Insurance in Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic," which has been included in its work calendar. The Ministry of Agriculture is the developer of this draft law, indicating in the accompanying materials that the existing agricultural insurance mechanism established by the 2009 law has proven to be ineffective and insufficiently viable.
The presentation took place as part of the "Government Accelerators" program. At the World Government Summit in Dubai, the first side event titled "Economic Growth Model of Kyrgyzstan 'Snow Leopard': Government Accelerators, Institutions, and Investments" was held.
On the morning of February 4, the exchange rates of foreign currencies in Bishkek at the Moscow Council are as follows: Euro 103.0-103.7 103.7-104.5 Ruble 1.13 1.14 Tenge 0.16-0.17 0.17
- The negotiations took place at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic on February 3, where representatives of American companies and organizations met. Also present at the meeting were representatives of government bodies, the banking sector, and private businesses in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyz Republic agrarians have gained the opportunity to apply innovative solutions in the harvesting process. The Belarusian company LLC "AgroOborudovanie" presented a range of modern equipment specifically designed for the efficient harvesting of sugar beets. This informational initiative is being carried out with the support of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan.
Bilateral meetings were held at the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan with the participation of representatives from major American firms and organizations, according to reports from the agency. During the negotiations, key areas for cooperation were discussed, as well as opportunities for joint implementation of investment, infrastructure, technological, and social projects. Photo by the NAIC KR “The investment initiatives presented by American companies confirm
Washington continues efforts to expand trade ties in a key region A special envoy of the United States for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, arrives in Kyrgyzstan for an official four-day visit at the invitation of the country's government.
According to information from the international rating agency Standard & Poor's Global Ratings, the sovereign credit rating of the Kyrgyz Republic remains at B+ with a "Stable" outlook. This indicates the country's ability to meet its financial obligations despite existing external economic risks, as reported by For international investors, this rating serves as an indicator that the country's economy remains under control and shows signs of resilience.
. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the committee's information, from January to November, Kyrgyzstan exported over 1.1 million liters of mineral water to Uzbekistan, generating $519 thousand in revenue. This is an 88% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when the volume of supplies amounted to 607 thousand liters worth $452 thousand.
At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, Bekeshev stated the need to reconsider the government's decision to include service charges in the cost of dishes. He noted that while the cabinet of ministers aims to provide consumers with clarity on pricing issues, it is essential to consider that the antimonopoly service should focus on basic needs. In the deputy's opinion, dining in cafes and restaurants should not be regulated in
The discussion of issues related to cashless payments took place with the participation of the State Tax Service, banks, and the regulator At the meeting in the State Tax Service, questions were raised regarding the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the process of working with cashless payments. The main issues include high fees, delays in fund transfers, and difficulties with banking procedures.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held a meeting on February 3 with the General Director of the Abu Dhabi Development Fund, Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi. The press service of the Cabinet reported this event. During the negotiations, Kasymaliev emphasized that the Kyrgyz Republic views cooperation with the United Arab Emirates as an important aspect of its foreign policy, particularly regarding interaction with the Abu Dhabi Development Fund.
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, Abirov reminded that as of January 1 of this year, menu prices must include service charges. Previously, food establishments set a 15% service charge, of which 7-8% went to the waitstaff, while the remaining portion went to the owners. However, many cafes and restaurants decided to raise this amount to 20-22% due to concerns that government authorities might make changes to the