Bishkek, Nov. 11, 2026. /Kabar/. The first Kyrgyz-Belarusian Forum of Regions took place, aimed at fostering cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus.
The forum was opened by Erlist Akunbekov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic—who is currently on a working visit to Belarus—and Alexander Terekhov, Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus.
During their remarks, it was noted that the agreement to hold a forum of regions was reached during official reciprocal visits by the heads of government of the two nations. Today, that initiative has been put into practice.
Erlist Akunbekov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, emphasized that the Kyrgyz side views interregional cooperation as a key pillar of bilateral relations.
According to him, the shared objective is to populate the priority areas outlined in the "Roadmap for the Development of Trade and Economic Cooperation up to 2030" with concrete joint projects.
Furthermore, Akunbekov noted that Kyrgyzstan is implementing state programs for the comprehensive development of its regions—tailored to their specific characteristics and economic specializations—and he encouraged Belarusian enterprises to take a more active role in carrying out joint projects.
"Distinguished regional leaders from both nations! Realizing our existing potential depends largely on your initiative. It is essential to maintain the contacts established during this forum, appoint designated representatives, and develop cooperation plans with clearly defined timelines and expected outcomes. In this regard, I instruct the regional authorities of Kyrgyzstan, in coordination with their Belarusian counterparts, to identify interested enterprises, explore suitable locations for establishing joint ventures, and prepare concrete proposals," Erlist Akunbekov said.
The interregional partnership between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus is developing on the basis of previously reached agreements. The inaugural forum is intended to provide fresh momentum to this engagement and serve as a platform for regular dialogue between regional authorities, the business community, and relevant organizations from both countries.
As part of the forum, a dedicated program was organized for delegations from the regions and cities of Kyrgyzstan, allowing them to gain a detailed understanding of their partners' potential and discuss promising avenues for future cooperation.
Following the first Kyrgyz-Belarusian Forum of Regions, a number of documents were signed, aimed at fostering cooperation between the regions of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Belarus:
An agreement on cooperation in the trade-economic, scientific-technical, and social spheres;
A memorandum of understanding;
An action plan for 2027–2028 regarding the implementation of the cooperation agreement;
An action plan ("roadmap") for 2027–2029 for the development of cooperation in the trade-economic, scientific-technical, cultural, and humanitarian spheres;
A memorandum on the establishment of sister-city relations;
A roadmap for 2027–2029 for the development of cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, culture, education, and tourism.
