Bishkek, Oct. 27, 2026 /Kabar/. During his official visit to Japan, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) Marlen Mamataliev met with executives from major Japanese companies, led by Takeshi Hashimoto, a representative of the Keidanren business federation.
According to the Parliament, the discussions revealed interest from Japanese entrepreneurs in purchasing antimony and silicon produced in Kyrgyzstan. Furthermore, the process of signing a memorandum with the mining company JKII was accelerated.
During the meeting, the speaker proposed the establishment of official Toyota center in Kyrgyzstan, the construction of logistics hubs in connection with the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway, and the creation of a "medical town" (medical complex) in the country.
Additionally, drawing on the expertise of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, the possibility of incorporating Kyrgyzstan into Japanese cargo transport routes along the Trans-Caspian corridor was also discussed.
Marlen Mamataliev informed foreign investors that the country's economy has grown by at least 9 percent over the last five years, and by nearly 12 percent in the first half of 2026. He provided detailed information regarding access to the EAEU market, tax incentives, and protections for investors.
For their part, the Japanese side expressed keen interest in the proposed projects and in Kyrgyzstan's investment potential.
