Bishkek, Oct. 28, 2026 /Kabar/. The 4th Regional Meeting of representatives from the central (national) banks of Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan, focused on the development of payment systems, took place in Dushanbe on October 22–23. National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic(NBKR) reports.
According to the country’s primary regulator, a delegation from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, led by Board Member Sanzhar Abdygaziev presented the country’s experience in developing its national payment infrastructure, including the ELQR (QR-code standard) and a fast payment system.
The key outcome of the meeting was the establishment of a joint working group comprising the five nations, tasked with exploring the integration of payment systems and the development of cross-border QR-code-based payments.
Following the meeting, a joint protocol was signed, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and enhancing the security and accessibility of payment services.
