The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan presented the exchange rates for February 12: The dollar rate remained unchanged, while the euro has become more expensive and the ruble has weakened.
- The Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Duyyshev, reported on February 11 that breeding farms do not receive funding under the "FSH-14" program, but instead benefit from a special support program for breeding livestock, which offers more favorable conditions. According to Duyyshev, loans with an interest rate of 3% per annum are provided for such farms, and their amount can reach 20 million soms.
In December 2025, the total volume of remittances to Kyrgyzstan reached $267.6 million. For the entire past year, the amount of remittances was $3 billion 491.2 million. This data was announced by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. The majority of remittances came from CIS countries, totaling $245.5 million. From distant foreign countries, $22.1 million was received.
Climate change and the deterioration of land conditions are creating new challenges for farmers in Kyrgyzstan. In an interview with VB.KG, the head of the Laboratory for Agricultural Resource Research in Central Asia at KNAU, PhD in Biological Sciences, and Associate Professor Roza Orozakunova explained why laboratory soil analysis results are becoming more important for agrarians than weather forecasts. She reminded that according to the laws of the country, agrarians are required to conduct
Information about exchange rates was collected from the websites of various commercial banks. If you have questions regarding the data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication, and the indicated rates are intended for cash exchange. Throughout the day, the rates may change. You can find the official rates of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the exchange rates at exchange offices in Bishkek here.
At a meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev, a report was presented on the work of the Tourism Development Support Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic for the year 2025. The General Director of the Fund, Adilet Januzakov, spoke about significant changes in resource management and the launch of new strategic investment initiatives.
As part of a large-scale infrastructure project initiated by the Aksy District Water Management Authority, the construction of a new irrigation system in the Kashka-Suu rural area is nearing completion. This system is designed to address the long-standing issue of water scarcity for irrigation in the villages of Sögöt and Kara-Töbö.
According to the Development Program of Kyrgyzstan until 2030, the country's financial sector should become a key tool for stimulating the real economy. The document emphasizes that the focus will be on digitalization, attracting investments, and expanding access to innovative services. In this process, banks and intergovernmental development funds will play an important role as active investors in sectors such as industry, energy, and agriculture.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reports that the total volume of money transfers to the country in December 2025 amounted to $267.6 million. Of this amount, a significant portion, namely $245.5 million, came from CIS countries, while $22.1 million was transferred from far abroad. At the same time, the volume of money transfers from Kyrgyzstan during the same period amounted to $21.7 million, which is significantly less. Of this amount, approximately $19.2 million was sent to CIS countries, and
html In Kyrgyzstan, miners consumed a significant amount of electricity, according to information provided by the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service. In 2024, consumption amounted to 218.6 million kilowatt-hours, slightly higher compared to 213.3 million kilowatt-hours in the previous year.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has launched a new automated information system called the "Unified System for Providing State Subsidies to Seed Production Farms" (AIS "Subsidy"). This was reported by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture's press service. The system was developed by the state institution "AgroSmart." The main goal of creating the AIS "Subsidy" is to digitize and
New sanctions could create competition in the crypto market The European Commission has proposed an initiative to ban all transactions with cryptocurrencies related to Russia, as reported by TRT citing the Financial Times.
As of February 1, the Social Fund of Kyrgyzstan has made payments totaling 6 billion 73 million soms, benefiting nearly 230 thousand citizens. It is important to note that according to current legislation, pension savings can be used not only upon reaching retirement age. Currently, citizens have the opportunity to direct funds towards mortgage repayment, including options that comply with Islamic financial principles, as well as for a down payment to participate in shared construction.
During the recent Collegium of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, important issues related to the implementation of the National Development Program, which is planned until 2030, were discussed. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bakyt Torobaev emphasized the strategic goal of achieving a GDP per capita level of $4,500. First Deputy Minister of Economy Choro Seitiov presented a report on the state of the economy for 2025, noting significant growth: the GDP
On February 10 of this year, a meeting took place in Berlin between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and Heinrich Kerstgens, a member of the management board of Rhenus SE. The main topic of discussion was potential cooperation in the field of transport logistics. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the dialogue, emphasis was placed on the development of the country's railway
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the updated exchange rates of foreign currencies against the som as of February 12. According to the regulator:
At a joint press conference held after the meeting of the leaders of the parliaments of Kyrgyzstan and Turkey — Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu and Numan Kurtulmuş — Turkey's initiative to increase trade turnover with Kyrgyzstan to $5 billion was announced. This was reported by Anadolu. Numan Kurtulmuş emphasized that the development of relations between the two countries is based on agreements reached during the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Kyrgyzstan in 2024. Currently,
Since February 12, 2026, eight companies from Kyrgyzstan have received permission to export products to China thanks to a decision by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, this has been the result of thorough work carried out by the Veterinary Service, as well as agencies involved in the development of animal husbandry and pastures. The list of enterprises authorized to
Agriculture in many countries around the world is considered a subsidized sector and falls within the social sphere. Mirbek Duyshiev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, shared this information on February 11. According to him, each country strives to support its agriculture in various ways, including providing preferential loans, tax breaks, and other incentives. "Even in developed countries in Europe, difficulties arise in this
- According to statistical data, in 2025, investments allocated for the creation of water supply facilities, as well as waste treatment and recycling, increased by 1.8 times. The main sources of funding for these projects included the republican and local budgets, foreign investments, loans, as well as grants and humanitarian aid from abroad, which accounted for 96.7% of the total volume.
As part of the "Agricultural Financing-14" program (AF-14), the conditions for farmers wishing to obtain loans have been significantly simplified. This was reported on February 11 by Mirbek Duyshiev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. Duyshiev noted that the main requirement for obtaining a loan in the crop production sector is the availability of land, which the farmer can either own or lease. In the livestock sector, it
On the morning of February 12, the following exchange rates are presented at the exchange offices of the Moscow City Council: US Dollar 87.50 87.75 Euro 103.0-103.5 103.8-104.3 Ruble 0.12-1.13 0.13-1.14 Tenge 0.16-0.17 0.17 The dollar exchange rate remains unchanged at 87.5 soms for buying and 87.75 for selling.
Since February 12, 2023, the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China has included eight Kyrgyz companies in the list of those authorized to export their products to China. The press service of the ministry reports that this decision is the result of comprehensive work carried out by the veterinary service, as well as the development of livestock and pastures under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.
- On February 3, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers made amendments to its resolution on the establishment of the open joint-stock company "Abu Dhabi Kyrgyz Investment". In the new version of the resolution, it is stipulated that the OJSC "National Investment Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic" will become a co-founder of this company, replacing the direct participation of the Cabinet.