On 31 October 2025, a Coordination Meeting was held in Bishkek within the framework of the UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) project “Promoting Sustainable Development and Cooperation of Communities in the Border Areas of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.”

The event, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), brought together representatives of government institutions, international partners, and civil society organizations.

The purpose of the meeting was to review the progress of the project and identify further steps to strengthen sustainable development and interregional cooperation in the border areas of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Project partners joined the meeting online, including representatives of the Offices of the Plenipotentiary Representatives of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, as well as Myktybek Osmonaliev, Coordinator of the Regional Investment Councils (RICs) for the southern region, and Ayzat Birimkulova, Legal Expert of the Jalal-Abad RIC Secretariat.

Online participants shared regional experiences and put forward proposals to enhance economic cooperation and engage local businesses.

Experts of the Business Development and Investments Council Secretariat, Cholpon Asakeeva and Azem Akmatbek, emphasized that the Regional Investment Councils (RICs) play a key role in fostering dialogue between the government, business, and local communities, laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth — fully aligned with the goals of the UN PBF project.

Myktybek Osmonaliev highlighted the importance of raising awareness among local entrepreneurs about export opportunities and supporting regional producers’ participation in international exhibitions and trade fairs.

Joint efforts of governmental and international partners are aimed at developing sustainable, secure, and economically vibrant border communities of the Kyrgyz Republic.

On October 29, 2025, a working meeting was held at the Secretariat of the Business Development and Investments Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, with the participation of representatives of government agencies and business associations – members of the Council.

The meeting aimed to discuss issues raised by the business community and to align approaches on key areas of public–private cooperation. In the course of the discussion, participants reviewed initiatives related to improving tax administration and the application of VAT to the provision and re-export of services, regulatory issues in the telecommunications sector, the introduction of extended producer responsibility mechanisms, as well as topics affecting the development of tourism and other sectors of the economy.

Representatives of government bodies presented their respective institutional positions, followed by an open exchange of views with business associations and experts. Particular attention was paid to finding balanced solutions that take into account business interests while ensuring regulatory stability and predictability for investors.

Participants emphasized the importance of maintaining a consistent working format at the Secretariat’s platform, which provides continuous communication between the public and private sectors and contributes to the preparation of well-coordinated proposals for further consideration by the Council.

Regular meetings of this kind make it possible to identify pressing issues in a timely manner, strengthen cooperation between public authorities and the business community, and develop practical recommendations aimed at improving the business environment and fostering mutual trust.

On October 30, 2025, the National Investment Dialogue was held in Bishkek, organized by the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic with the participation of the Office of the Prosecutor General, representatives of key business associations — members of the Council on Business and Investment Development under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Council Secretariat.

The event served as an open platform for discussing the country’s investment policy priorities, mechanisms for investor protection, and ways to strengthen mutual trust between public institutions and the business community.

During the dialogue, business representatives shared their perspectives and proposals aimed at further improving the investment and regulatory environment in the Kyrgyz Republic.

One of the key discussion points was the importance of predictable and stable rules for investors. Participants emphasized the need for a clear, long-term approach by the government that ensures policy consistency and confidence in regulatory stability. In this regard, the idea of developing a National Strategy for Investment and Regulatory Policy until 2030 was supported.

Special attention was given to the protection of property rights and access to production sites, which remain important factors for attracting long-term investment. Participants noted that a reliable legal foundation and predictability in law enforcement are crucial for investor confidence.

The dialogue also addressed issues of law enforcement and response to business appeals, emphasizing the need to strengthen cooperation between supervisory authorities and entrepreneurs to ensure timely and transparent resolution of disputes.

Industry representatives highlighted the importance of industrial and export-oriented sectors as key drivers of sustainable economic growth and called for further support of these industries.

Business associations proposed establishing a permanent working group on investment and regulatory policy with the participation of government bodies, the Office of the Prosecutor General, the National Investment Agency, and the Council Secretariat. This platform would enable regular exchange of views and development of joint recommendations to improve the investment climate.

A key outcome of the meeting was the signing of a Tripartite Memorandum of Cooperation between the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Office of the Prosecutor General, and business associations.

According to the business community, the National Investment Dialogue demonstrated a constructive and partnership-based approach between the public and private sectors. The participants reaffirmed their commitment to continue working together to enhance investment attractiveness and strengthen confidence in the Kyrgyz Republic’s economy.

The event was supported by EBRD.

On October 30, 2025, the National Investment Dialogue was held in Bishkek, organized by the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The event served as an open platform to discuss measures aimed at improving the investment climate, enhancing legal protection for investors, and strengthening mutual trust between government institutions and the business community.

The meeting brought together senior officials from state bodies, representatives of international organizations, and business associations — members of the Business Development and Investments Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was held with the active participation of the Council Secretariat, which plays a key role in facilitating institutional dialogue between the public and private sectors and integrating business proposals into the national reform agenda.

Discussions focused on improving legal practices, building transparent mechanisms of interaction between supervisory authorities and entrepreneurs, and strengthening investor confidence in the national business environment.

A key outcome of the dialogue was the signing of a Tripartite Memorandum of Cooperation between the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Office of the Prosecutor General, and business associations. The memorandum aims to foster constructive partnership, ensure legal guarantees for investors, and promote a predictable and transparent investment policy.

The joint implementation of this initiative will contribute to sustainable economic growth and increased investment attractiveness of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The event was supported by EBRD.

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