Bishkek, Feb. 5, 2026. /Kabar/. The second day of the B5+1 "Central Asia - USA" business forum is underway in Bishkek today. Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic Benazir Nurlanova spoke at the forum's closing plenary session.
In her speech, she noted that for Kyrgyzstan, the B5+1 platform has already become an effective mechanism for public-private dialogue, enabling the transformation of regional priorities into concrete solutions and projects that complement cooperation within the B5+1 format.
"Today, Central Asia is strengthening its position as a space for economic cooperation and investment. Practical steps are already being implemented in key areas of the business agenda, standards are being harmonized, product access to foreign markets is being simplified, and digital and financial instruments for cross-border trade and investment are being developed," the Deputy Minister said.
Benazir Nurlanova emphasized the creation of a common digital space for e-commerce and IT services, as well as strengthening the joint promotion of the region as a unified tourist destination.
Deputy Minister also briefly discussed Kyrgyzstan's key macroeconomic indicators, noting that over the past four years, the country's average annual economic growth rate has been approximately 9-10 percent.
"During this period, the state budget has almost tripled, and the country's gross domestic product has grown more than 1.8 times. These results confirm that consistent policies to remove internal barriers, improve the business environment, and support economic activity are yielding concrete and measurable results. We believe that as the global economic situation changes, new challenges and constraints inevitably arise. In this regard, the ability of governments and businesses to act in a coordinated manner, promptly eliminate emerging barriers, and jointly identify new opportunities for development is crucial," she said.
Concluding her speech, Benazir Nurlanova stated that the B5+1 recommendations will be viewed as a practical guide for further joint action and the consistent implementation of solutions that enhance the region's predictability and investment attractiveness.
"Our priorities remain unchanged: sustained dialogue with businesses, coordinated regional actions, and the practical implementation of adopted decisions. We view the B5+1 as a long-term partnership and are ready to jointly transform the forum's agreements into concrete projects," she concluded.