Issyk-Kul, Aug 6, 2026 /Kabar/. President Sadyr Zhaparov made a video address to the participants of the Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum and touched upon the main areas of cooperation between the two countries.
The head of state emphasized that Bishkek sees Moscow as a strategic partner and a reliable partner for development. According to the president, the active growth of bilateral trade and economic relations confirms the right strategic direction.
In his speech, the head of state focused on the main results of the partnership between the two countries.
Trade turnover - the volume of mutual trade by the end of 2025 approached $4 billion.
The number of companies operating in Kyrgyzstan with Russian capital has exceeded 1,800.
The Russian market will remain one of the main directions for promoting domestic products abroad.
Sadyr Zhaparov also added that Russia is one of the largest investors in the Kyrgyz economy and has established itself as a stable partner in the joint implementation of projects of strategic importance.
In addition, he touched upon the activities of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. He noted that since its inception, the Fund has become an institution that has made a significant contribution to the growth of the country's economy.
Thousands of projects have been financed through the Fund and new jobs have been created. It was noted that the decision to additionally capitalize the organization will give a new impetus to the implementation of promising investment initiatives and the expansion of industrial cooperation.
