Bishkek, June 11, 2026. /Kabar/. Kyrgyzstan and Georgia can significantly increase their mutual trade volumes, and by renewing political contacts and finding common ground, they are capable of building a mutually beneficial partnership. Murat Beishenov, professor at Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, shared his opinion with Kabar.
"Currently, trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Georgia, excluding significant volumes of used cars, is objectively small. The remoteness of the regions and complex logistics are the main obstacles to increasing trade turnover. Our country imports fertilizers, agricultural products, mineral water, and small quantities of wine. In the opposite direction, we export fruits and vegetables, textiles, gold, and ore. However, mutual trade volumes remain at tens of millions of dollars, with Kyrgyzstan primarily being an importer, and this imbalance needs to be corrected.
In a few years, when the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway launches we will gain convenient access to Caucasus region. A large deep-water port has been built in Anaklia, Georgia, on the Black Sea coast. This means that logistics issues will be resolved, opening up opportunities not only for increasing trade but also for further exports of Kyrgyz goods via maritime routes to the Middle East and Europe.
Furthermore, Bishkek could be a partner for Tbilisi if Georgia expresses interest in contacts with integration associations such as the SCO and the EAEU. Therefore, it is entirely logical that the agenda of the talks between Sadyr Zhaparov and Irakli Kobakhidze is linked to the prospect of expanding cooperation in political, trade, economic, investment, cultural, humanitarian, and other spheres," concluded Murat Beishenov.
As a reminder, Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze visits Bishkek on June 11-13.