Bishkek, March 4, 2026 /Kabar/. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev attended a board meeting of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services.
According to the Cabinet of Ministers, before the board meeting, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers inspected the progress of construction of the new building of the Republican Certification Center in Construction under the Ministry of Construction located in the capital.
Furthermore, Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected vehicles intended for the ministry's subordinate units and mobile construction laboratories in front of the ministry building.
During the board meeting, the results of the construction industry and the ministry's activities in recent years were reviewed.
In his speech, he noted that the construction industry is demonstrating steady positive growth and is one of the key drivers of the country's economy.
"In 2025, the gross domestic product in the construction industry amounted to 438.5 billion soms, compared to 58.5 billion soms in 2019. Thus, the industry has grown eightfold in six years," the head of the cabinet emphasized.
He also added that, according to the Eurasian Economic Commission, the construction industry in Kyrgyzstan will grow by over 31% in 2024, one of the highest rates among CIS countries.
It was noted that since 2021, the state has invested over 170 billion soms in the construction industry, enabling it to achieve record levels and complete the construction of 936 social facilities.
Capital investment in social infrastructure has also increased significantly: while 2.7 billion soms were invested in 2021, this figure will reach 13.2 billion soms in 2025.
At the same time, Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that despite the results achieved, a number of systemic problems remain in the industry.
In particular, he emphasized the need to improve the legislative framework in architecture and construction, expedite the development of the draft Urban Development Code, and conduct an inventory of regulatory legal acts within the ministry's purview.
Chairman also focused on the development of housing and utilities and the need to strengthen oversight of public fundraising in the construction of multi-apartment residential buildings.
Following the meeting, Adylbek Kasymaliev issued a number of specific instructions aimed at improving legislation, increasing transparency in the construction industry, and enhancing mechanisms for state architectural and construction oversight.
In conclusion, Chairman emphasized the need to create favorable conditions for citizens and businesses, reduce bureaucratic procedures, and ensure the transparency and effectiveness of the Ministry's work.
He also noted that, given the results achieved, the work of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing, and Utilities is rated "good," while emphasizing the significant potential for further development of the industry.