Bishkek, Feb. 26, 2026 / Kabar/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, participated in a regular meeting of the Kyrgyz-British Business Council in London, United Kingdom on 25 February 2026, the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry reported.
The event brought together senior officials of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the Ministry of Finance, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, as well as representatives of state and private commercial entities of the country and major international and British companies.
In his remarks at the meeting, Minister Kulubaev briefed participants on the current socio-economic situation in the Kyrgyz Republic, highlighting the steady economic growth achieved in recent years. In particular, he noted that GDP growth reached 11.1% in 2025. It was emphasized that the rapid pace of economic expansion has been driven by structural reforms, economic modernization, improvements in the investment climate, and the implementation of major infrastructure projects.
The Minister underscored that the Kyrgyz Republic attaches great importance to strengthening partnership with the United Kingdom. In this context, he noted successful cooperation in consulting, manufacturing, natural resources, banking, and sovereign Eurobond issuance. Priority areas proposed for further collaboration included energy, transport, logistics, information technologies, agriculture, and tourism, including the construction of modern mountain resorts.
Emphasizing the importance of continued engagement between government authorities and the business community within the framework of the Kyrgyz-British Business Council to expand the circle of British partners and attract potential investors, Minister Kulubaev reaffirmed the Kyrgyz side’s readiness to serve as a reliable and stable partner for British business.
For their part, representatives of British companies positively assessed the steady economic growth of the Kyrgyz Republic and highlighted the country’s strong potential for further mutually beneficial cooperation. It was noted that engagement with the Kyrgyz side is characterized by openness, constructive dialogue, and a focus on long-term partnership. The British side also expressed its readiness to recommend the Kyrgyz Republic as a reliable and promising destination for cooperation and investment to other international companies and business circles.