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Declaration of International Snow Leopard Day marked in Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP) last week held an event in Bishkek to mark the declaration of October 23 as International Snow Leopard Day by a resolution of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Asein

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Kyrgyzstan introduces visa-free regime for citizens of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has announced that a visa-free regime will be introduced for citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain starting from January 4, 2025. Citizens of these countries traveling

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New fire and rescue station opens in Bishkek with Korean support

The opening ceremony of the new Fire and Rescue Station No. 9 took place in Bishkek last week. The construction of the station was part of the project “Improvement of fire safety of population by strengthening capacity of the Fire and Rescue Services in the Kyrgyz Republic”, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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Geo Politics KG

Kyrgyzstan: Prime Minister Japarov steps down with no explanation

Kyrgyzstan’s Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov resigned on December 16 without offering an explanation, RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service reported. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov’s office confirmed that Akylbek Japarov (no relation) had stepped down and would be moved to another position. The president named First Deputy Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, 64, as acting prime minister. Pressure was growing on Akylbek

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Business & Economy KG

EDB to finance pre-feasibility study for construction of Suusamyr-Kokomeren HPP cascade in Kyrgyzstan

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a trilateral Memorandum of Cooperation on the Suusamyr-Kokomeren HPP Cascade Project. An essential factor in Kyrgyzstan’s economic development is increasing energy capacity by utilising the natural hydropower potential of its rivers. The construction

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The future of Islamic finance in Central Asia discussed

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute, and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), in the spirit of promoting Islamic Finance in Central Asia, have held a panel discussion, “Bridging the Capital Road: CIS & GCC,” as part of the Islamic Banking program at Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). This panel highlighted the transformative

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UNDP and EU strengthen early warning system for monitoring disasters in Kyrgyzstan’s Fergana Valley

The opening of a weather station for the early warning system aimed at protecting the Fergana Valley from climate risks and potential natural disasters was held on December 9 in Batken. This weather station is one of four planned for launch in the region. Similar stations will soon be operational in the pilot communities of

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EDB forecasts high economic growth rates in its member states in 2025

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has published its Macroeconomic Outlook, summarizing a preliminary overview of economic developments in the Bank’s six member states — Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan — in 2024, along with key macroeconomic projections for 2025, as well as for 2026 and 2027. EDB analysts estimate that GDP growth in

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US Embassy provides IT skills to 400 young people and people with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan

The Academy of Creative Professions, supported by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, on December 6 hosted a closing event where fourteen of the most talented participants of Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing (SMM) courses showcased their new skills as part of a competition. A jury of project representatives and private companies selected first-,

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Business & Economy KG

EDB to finance feasibility study for construction of highway in Kyrgyzstan

On December 5, the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic signed an agreement on the provision of technical assistance for the Bishkek—Kuntuu—Belogorka—Suusamyr Highway Construction project. The technical assistance project includes the development of a preliminary feasibility study for the construction of an alternative highway that will connect Bishkek with

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Geo Politics KG KZ

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan expand trade and economic cooperation

On December 4 in Bishkek, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Japarov held the 12th meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council. The meeting addressed issues of expanding trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as interaction in the field of transport and

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Business & Economy KG

ADB financing to strengthen project implementation in Kyrgyzstan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $22.58 million small expenditure financing facility (SEFF) that will support activities to boost project readiness and make project implementation more efficient and sustainable in Kyrgyzstan. The financing includes a $13.36 million concessional loan and a $9.22 million grant from the Asian Development Fund. It will fund project preparatory

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Kyrgyzstan to build two floating solar power plants at reservoir of Toktogul hydropower plant

Kyrgyzstan and German companies have signed an investment agreement on a project to build and operate two floating solar power plants on the surface of the reservoir of Kyrgyzstan’s largest Toktogul hydroelectric power plant. The agreement was signed on November 26 between the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers and Sonnenenergie, a.s., AB Progressio GmbH, and LTI

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Three new Women’s Creative Labs launched in Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn region

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says it is launching three Women’s Creative Labs in At-Bashy, Kochkor, and Kyzart villages in Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn region. These Labs will be run by the Public Foundation “Alliance of Trainers and Consultants – PF ATiK” and the Public Association “Naryn Center for Economic Development”. The Women’s Creative Lab is

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EBRD finances new water projects in Kyrgyzstan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) says it is helping to improve water security and ensure a sustainable water supply in the Kyrgyz Republic by providing up to €17 million for infrastructure upgrades in the north of the country. The financial package consists of a Bank loan of up to €7.6 million and a similar-sized

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Swiss-funded Medical Education Reforms project in Kyrgyzstan presents results

The Swiss project “Medical Education Reforms in the Kyrgyz Republic” presented the results achieved over the last 10 years at the conference dedicated to its finalization on November 12 in Bishkek. Local and international partners and donors at the conference discussed the achievements of the project and also future perspectives and sustainability of the results

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Kyrgyzstan assumes the chairmanship of Organization of Turkic States

On November 6, Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, hosted the 11th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). The summit was chaired by Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov and attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Uzbekistan

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Geo Politics KG

Kyrgyzstan and Turkey forge strategic partnership

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a state visit to Kyrgyzstan on November 4-5 and, together with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, chaired the 6th meeting of the Kyrgyzstan-Turkey High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council. Presidents Japarov and Erdoğan signed a Joint Declaration elevating relations between Kyrgyzstan and Turkey to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership, which Japarov

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EU supports inclusive quality education in Kyrgyzstan with €7 million

Late in October, the EU disbursed EUR 7 million as a budget support grant towards the education sector in Kyrgyzstan, the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic said. The EU’s engagement is centred on supporting the Ministry of Education’s work in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), alongside a

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IFC committed over $1 billion in Central Asia region over last fiscal year

Climate finance, infrastructure, agriculture, and micro and smaller businesses in Central Asia were just some of the areas that benefited from strong funding from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, over the last fiscal year. The funds, coupled with advisory support, are helping to increase private sector participation, create jobs, boost financial inclusion,

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