Economy

Cooperative project in the EAEU requires the participation of at least three countries, - Ministry of Economic Development

- The minimum number of member countries of the EAEU required to create a cooperative project is three. This was stated by Nursultan Ashymbekov, head of the international cooperation sector in the field of industry at the Department of Industry of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in an interview on the radio. He noted that if only two countries participate in the project, it cannot be considered cooperative. Ashymbekov also outlined the main requirements for the contributions of countries

12.02.2026, 17:01

Economy

Adylbek Kasymaliev proposed to create a credit line between the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and state banks for priority sectors of the economy.

A meeting took place recently between the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, and the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Zou Jiayi. The press service of the Cabinet informed about this event. At the beginning of the discussion, Adylbek Kasymaliev congratulated Zou Jiayi on his election as President of the AIIB. Kasymaliev noted that the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic has shown positive dynamics in recent

12.02.2026, 17:01

Economy

The Ministry of Economic Development has started the development of a small business support program until 2030.

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has begun work on a program aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, which will be in effect until 2030. The ministry's press service reported that they are expecting proposals from businesses, experts, and public organizations. This will help create a document focused on practical needs and the real situation in the market.

12.02.2026, 16:58

Economy

Kyrgyzstan Became the Leader of the EAEU in Agricultural Product Price Growth in 2025

According to data provided by the Eurasian Economic Commission, by the end of 2025, Kyrgyzstan showed the highest growth in agricultural product prices among the EAEU member states. In Russia, prices increased by 9.8%, in Belarus by 8.4%, in Armenia by 4.7%, while Kazakhstan experienced a slight decrease of 0.1%.

12.02.2026, 16:41

Economy

One of the largest airlines in China will launch flights from Bishkek to Guangzhou

Flights will operate twice a week The largest airline in China, China Southern Airlines, has announced the launch of direct flights between Bishkek and Guangzhou.

12.02.2026, 16:32

Economy / Exclusive

The revenues of the local budget of Bishkek reached 30.6 billion soms

The dynamics of Bishkek's budget over the past five years shows a significant increase — by 22.1 billion soms, which is equivalent to a growth of 3.6 times. This data was presented by the first deputy mayor, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov, at the final meeting of the city administration. In his speech, he noted that such results indicate a solid strengthening of the revenue base and an increase in the financial capabilities of the local budget. By the end of 2025, the actual revenues of the city

12.02.2026, 16:26

Economy

The deputy requests to consider the issue of compensation payments to farmers whose crops were destroyed by weather conditions and natural disasters.

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 11, 2026, deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva raised the issue of compensations for farmers who suffered losses due to adverse weather conditions and natural disasters. In response to this statement, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev noted that this issue is currently under consideration.

12.02.2026, 16:19

Economy

Miners in Kyrgyzstan Slightly Reduced Electricity Consumption (Chart)

In 2025, electricity consumption by miners amounted to 213.2 million kWh, which is a decrease of 2.4%. This data was obtained from an analysis of the reports submitted by the relevant service. According to the service, in 2025, miners transferred 206.17 million soms to the budget of Kyrgyzstan, which is 150.34 million soms more than in the previous year.

12.02.2026, 16:18

Economy

"In the EAEU, tax differences do not hinder industrial cooperation, - Ministry of Economy"

- According to information announced on the radio, the head of the international cooperation sector in the field of industry at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Nursultan Ashymbekov, stated that the increase in the VAT rate in Russia to 22% will not be a barrier for Kyrgyz companies to participate in the industrial cooperation mechanism of the Eurasian Economic Union. Ashymbekov noted that although tax rates in the EAEU countries are generally higher than in Kyrgyzstan, this does not

12.02.2026, 16:09

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, an electronic queue for agricultural financing applications is being implemented, - Ministry of Agriculture

State programs aimed at supporting the agricultural sector are being developed in collaboration with commercial banks, and the application process is transitioning to digital platforms. This was announced on February 11 by Mirbek Duyshiev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to Duyshiev, all applications are now registered and processed in an electronic queue, which minimizes the influence of the human factor. Additionally,

12.02.2026, 16:00

Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture plans to install a drip irrigation system on 200,000 hectares of land over the next 5 years.

- On February 11, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva asked what steps the Ministry of Agriculture is taking to ensure irrigation water in conditions of water scarcity. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev stated that the ministry is monitoring the situation and determining water consumption limits for each region.

12.02.2026, 15:54

Economy

Subsidies under the industrial cooperation of the EAEU are financed from the Union's general budget, - Ministry of Economics

- On the air of the radio, the head of the international cooperation sector in the field of industry of the Department of Industry of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Nursultan Ashymbekov, reported that the funding for interest rate subsidies under the EAEU industrial cooperation mechanism comes from the Union's general budget. According to Ashymbekov, the participating states form a common fund by transferring funds from their national budgets, which are then used to compensate

12.02.2026, 15:26

Economy

Trillions of soms. The turnover of Kyrgyzstan's crypto sector in 2025 has been announced.

According to the report from the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, by 2025, the total turnover of virtual asset service providers in Kyrgyzstan will amount to 2 trillion 735 billion 62.5 million soms, which is a threefold increase compared to the previous year. The Service noted that such figures indicate a significant expansion of the virtual asset market and a growing interest among users in transactions with digital assets.

12.02.2026, 15:06

Economy

A new variety of wheat with high yield has been imported into the country, - Torobaev

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, 2026, Deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva expressed concern about Kyrgyzstan's dependence on wheat imports, which complicates the production of domestic flour. In response to this statement, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev reported that a new high-yield wheat variety had been imported into the country.

12.02.2026, 15:01

Economy

The Bishkek City Hall received 95 new buses and 42 units of special equipment

On February 12, a ceremony was held at depot No. 1 for the handover of keys to 95 new buses and 42 units of special equipment to the Bishkek city administration. The event was led by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the press service of the city administration reports. The head of the government noted that work on the technical equipping of municipal enterprises will continue. He also urged city service employees to use the new equipment responsibly and to improve the quality of services for the citizens.

12.02.2026, 14:44

Economy / Exclusive

A solar station will be built in the Aravan district for $65 million

In the village of Sary-Tash, located in the rural district of Too-Moyun in the Aravan district of the Osh region, the construction of a solar power station with a capacity of 105 MW will begin on an area of 200 hectares. Today, during a working trip to the Aravan district, Amanakan Kenzhebaev, the head of the Osh region, familiarized himself with the land allocated for the project and received information from the relevant specialists.

12.02.2026, 14:05

Economy

Kazakhstan leases land from Kyrgyzstan at Issyk-Kul for 49 years

Today, the deputies of the Senate of Kazakhstan ratified the agreement on the lease of land plots at Issyk-Kul from Kyrgyzstan for a period of 49 years, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. This agreement regulates Kazakhstan's rights to resort facilities located in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan and extends the obligations for modernization until the end of 2029. Kazakhstan is required to upgrade its facilities, transforming them into 3- and 4-star hotels operating year-round, with the

12.02.2026, 13:42

Economy

Investments from Saudi Arabia in the Eurasian region countries increased by more than $2 billion in 1.5 years

- According to the EDB, there has been a significant increase in direct investments from Saudi Arabia to the countries of the Eurasian region over the past year and a half. By the end of the first half of 2025, the total volume of accumulated investments from Saudi Arabia in this region reached $4.17 billion, which indicates an increase of over $2 billion during the specified period.

12.02.2026, 13:41

Economy

The Bishkek City Hall has increased rental fees at the markets

The city authorities claim that this decision will help develop trading areas. The increase in rental fees in the markets of Bishkek was announced on February 11 at a meeting of the Bishkek City Council.

12.02.2026, 13:32

Economy / Exclusive

Experts from Qatar and China to Speak at the "Agrodialog–2026" Forum in Bishkek

An international agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog–2026" will be held in Bishkek, as reported by representatives of the organizing committee of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event is expected to feature highly qualified specialists and experts from Qatar, China, and other neighboring countries. They will share their knowledge and experience in modern agricultural technologies and effective practices. Presentations by

12.02.2026, 12:21

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, navigation seals are being used to track cargo transportation in the EAEU. Photo

This innovation was announced by the press service of the State Customs Infrastructure JSC. The first seals were successfully installed on international cargo shipments, which went smoothly. Previously, the system was used only at the domestic level, but now it operates as part of the integration with other EAEU member states.

12.02.2026, 12:06

Economy

Strict phytosanitary control of imported seedlings introduced in Osh

New measures have been initiated in the Osh region to strengthen control over the import of seedlings. According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the import verification process will now be carried out in two stages, which will help prevent the entry of pests into the country's agricultural sector.

12.02.2026, 11:54

Economy

Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic Outlines Plans for Plant Protection for 2026

At a meeting held on February 10, 2026, representatives of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic discussed the results of their work over the past year and outlined the strategy for the upcoming agricultural season. Among the participants were the First Deputy Minister Zhanibek Kerimaliev, heads of various departments of the ministry, the Department team, as well as heads of territorial divisions and

12.02.2026, 11:47

Economy

Ministry of Agriculture: It is impossible to obtain a preferential loan without registering in the electronic queue

- Citizens wishing to take advantage of preferential loans under government programs must first register in the electronic queue through commercial banks. This was announced on February 11 by the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Duyisheev. According to him, the "FSH-14" program has already started operating, and potential borrowers can submit applications at bank branches. It is impossible to obtain a loan without

12.02.2026, 11:14