- The volume of investments from Asian countries in Central Asia has increased by 2.3 times over nine years, according to the EDB report (2026). From 2016 to mid-2025, accumulated foreign direct investments (FDI) from Asian countries rose from $29.9 billion to $68 billion.
As a result of its work in 2025, the State Customs Service (SCS) collected 157.4 billion soms in customs duties. This amount is 5.8 billion soms more than was projected in the revised forecast by the Ministry of Finance. At the meeting of the SCS board held on January 30, it was noted that the planned targets were achieved at the level of 103.8%, and the growth compared to 2024 was 127.9%. More than a quarter of the revenues of the republican budget are formed from customs receipts.
- As of October 1, 2025, the total external debt of the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union has increased by 8 billion US dollars, which is a 1.5% rise compared to the same period last year. According to data from the EEC, against the backdrop of the overall increase in debt in the EAEU, Kyrgyzstan's external debt has risen by 10.1%.
According to information as of the end of the IV quarter of 2025, 138 new companies have been registered in the city of Manas, resulting in the creation of 265 permanent jobs. These data were presented at a meeting of the city hall board, where the results of the previous year were discussed.
As of 2025, the project portfolio of the PPP Center includes over 90 initiatives, with declared private investments exceeding 434 billion soms. Among these initiatives, 65 projects are in the implementation stage. Over the past year, 14 new agreements have been signed, attracting more than 3.9 billion dollars in private investments to the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, according to information from the National Investment Agency under the President.
- The Cabinet of Ministers intends to bring over 1000 Ukrainian products to international marketplaces. This decision has become part of the government’s action plan until 2030. It is expected that the implementation of this project will begin in the first quarter of 2026 and will last until the fourth quarter of 2027. The Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been appointed as responsible for carrying out this task.
- For the spring fieldwork of 2026, the price of diesel fuel for agricultural producers has been set at 74 soms per liter. This was announced on January 30, 2026, by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev at a meeting of the "Mekenchil" parliamentary group. However, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Shaiyrbek Tashiev criticized this decision, stating that such a price does not provide real support for farmers.
In the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law has been presented, according to which all profits of the National Bank for the year 2025 will be transferred to the republican budget. The draft proposes a temporary suspension of the provisions of paragraphs 4 and 5 of Article 12 of the Law on the National Bank, concerning the distribution of profits and the formation of reserves, for the reporting period of 2025. The transfer of funds will be carried out after the annual
At a meeting of the "Mekenchil" deputy group, Almaz Alakunov, head of the plant protection and control department in the department of chemicalization, plant protection, and quarantine, reported that by 2027 Kyrgyzstan will become self-sufficient in the production of mineral fertilizers. He specified that the annual demand for such fertilizers in the country is 280,000 tons. Currently, Kyrgyzstan imports 160,000 tons, with 80% of this coming from Uzbekistan. This is due to the high
Starting from September 1, 2026, the Eurasian Economic Commission will introduce a product traceability system, according to information from the commission. The list of products subject to continuous monitoring has been approved by the EEC Council. It includes:
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the exchange rates for January 30: The dollar is fixed at 87.45 soms, while the euro and ruble have become cheaper.
By the end of 2022, reserves amounted to 8.2 billion dollars. According to information provided by the Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, Melis Turgunbaev, the country's international reserves have exceeded 10 billion dollars.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Mahabat Mavlyanova raised an important issue regarding the possible illegal import of seedlings into Kyrgyzstan at a meeting of the "Mekenchil" deputy group held on January 30, 2026. She expressed concern that some planting material may be entering the country illegally, which poses risks for the spread of pests and diseases. “Seedlings that have not undergone phytosanitary control are being imported into our country illegally. How is control being carried
The necessity of changing the system of state assistance to families with children is being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh At a joint meeting of the parliamentary groups "Eldik" and "Ala-Too," Akylbek Tumonbaev emphasized the importance of revising the existing system of state benefits for families with children.
Photo of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic As of the end of 2025, the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan recorded a collection of 157.4 billion soms. This information was announced at a meeting of the Customs Service Board with the participation of the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that these figures show significant growth: while customs revenues amounted to 28 billion soms in 2020, they increased almost sixfold by 2025.
Recently, the company "Alliance Altyn" was recognized as one of the leading organizations in Kyrgyzstan, taking the second position in the ranking "TOP-500 companies: financial stability and structural changes in the economy based on the results of the first half of 2025".
Fairs featuring local producers, farmers, and artisans will be organized across Kyrgyzstan, including the capital Bishkek. These events are scheduled to continue until June 2026 and will take place on specific days, offering residents quality food products at prices below market rates. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry, the republic is not experiencing a shortage of essential food products, and food supplies are at a satisfactory level. The
As of today, the project portfolio of the Public-Private Partnership Center includes more than 90 initiatives, with a total amount of private investments exceeding 434 billion soms. According to information from the National Investment Agency, 65 PPP projects are currently being actively implemented. During 2025, 14 new PPP agreements were signed, covering areas such as transportation, logistics, agriculture, ecology and waste management, tourism, education, and communications. This has led to
- At the meeting on January 30, 2026, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Erkeaiym Seitkazieva highlighted serious shortcomings in the conditions of the pastures, especially in the Suusamyr Valley. She pointed out that in spring, farmers are forced to drive their livestock to remote pastures, yet the necessary conditions for this are not being created. “We are obliging farmers to send their animals to distant pastures in April and May. In June, they return to the Suusamyr Valley, but there are
President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Temir Sariev, held a meeting with representatives of the textile industry, where important aspects of the development of this sector were discussed. As a result of this meeting, a decision was made to create an expert working group, which will include representatives from business, professional associations, and experts. The main task of the group will be to develop a package of proposals, both practical and regulatory, to organize the work of
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On January 27, the Cabinet of Ministers presented this draft constitutional law for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh. As stated in the ministry's material, the goal of the bill is to strengthen the revenue base of the republican budget for financing social expenditures, which, in turn, should help stabilize the socio-economic situation in the country.
Recently, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Bekten Bekbolotov, held a meeting with representatives of the Chinese Association of Agricultural Machinery, led by Executive Chairman Liu Huanli. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry, this association is one of the leading professional organizations in China, uniting various enterprises, scientific and educational institutions, as well as research centers engaged in the development and production
The initiative to create a factory for assembling agricultural machinery is being discussed in Kyrgyzstan. This initiative was presented by representatives of the Chinese Association of Agricultural Machinery Engineering. According to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, this issue was the topic of discussion during a meeting between Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov and a delegation from China led by Executive Chairman Liu Huanli.