During the discussion, the participants reviewed various directions for bilateral investment cooperation. The Kyrgyz side confirmed its readiness to provide the fund with information on major projects in areas such as telecommunications, digital infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, transport and logistics infrastructure, as well as mineral resources and raw materials, as stated in the press release.
Kasymaliev emphasized that Kyrgyzstan sees itself as a transit and manufacturing platform from China through Central Asia to the Middle East, taking into account integration into the Eurasian economic space.
During the meeting, the country's economic indicators were also presented, particularly the expected GDP growth of Kyrgyzstan at 11% by 2025. Improvements in sovereign credit ratings and growth in tax and customs revenues were also discussed.
The head of the government proposed to consider joint investment projects and attract capital for their implementation. Additionally, he invited the leadership of the Emirates Investment Authority to participate in an investment forum scheduled to take place in Bishkek in April, in the format of "Gulf Cooperation Council - Central Asia." Mohammed Hamad Al-Mehairi expressed interest in continuing the dialogue and developing investment initiatives.
Note: The Emirates Investment Authority (EIA) is a sovereign investment fund established in 2007 by the UAE government. The fund is located in Abu Dhabi and forms a diversified investment portfolio both domestically and internationally.
Currently, the CEO of EIA is Mohammed Hamad Al-Mehairi.
