Bishkek, Oct. 19, 2026. /Kabar/. A consulate of the Republic of Croatia has opened in Bishkek, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce reports.
According to the ministry, the consulate will facilitate the strengthening of friendly ties between the two countries and the development of mutually beneficial cooperation. Abdirakhim Babayev has been appointed as Honorary Consul.
The consulate’s priority areas of activity will include expanding trade and economic relations, attracting investment, fostering entrepreneurship, and establishing direct contacts between business representatives from Kyrgyzstan and Croatia.
"The consulate's engagement with the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan is of great importance for developing business partnerships, promoting joint initiatives, and creating new opportunities for economic cooperation," the statement says.
It is worth noting that, prior to this, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Iskender Asylkulov met with the Ambassador of Croatia to Kyrgyzstan, Refik Šabanović. The parties discussed the development of trade and economic ties, the expansion of investment cooperation, and preparations for negotiations on an agreement to avoid double taxation.
