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Kasymaliev emphasized that in recent years, relations between Kyrgyzstan and the UAE have been steadily developing. Since 2025, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates has been operating in Bishkek. According to the government, in 2025, the trade turnover between the two countries amounted to approximately $150 million.
“The United Arab Emirates is one of our key trading partners in the Middle East. This year, we plan to hold the third session of the Kyrgyz-Emirati intergovernmental commission in Bishkek,” he noted.
Kasymaliev also proposed to consider the possibility of introducing a visa-free regime for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, which, in his opinion, would simplify travel for Kyrgyz citizens and strengthen cultural and business ties between the countries.
Additionally, he invited representatives of the UAE to participate in the investment forum of the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and Central Asia, which will be held in Bishkek in April 2026. The Deputy Prime Minister also suggested sending experts from major sovereign funds of the UAE to study national investment projects in Kyrgyzstan.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan confirmed his country's interest in deepening cooperation with Kyrgyzstan and developing trade, economic, and investment relations.
During the negotiations, special attention was paid to issues of increasing mutual trade turnover, attracting investments, and expanding joint initiatives in priority sectors of the economy.
