Bishkek, April 14, 2026 /Kabar/. On the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Group Spring Meetings, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with Beatrice Mather, World Bank Executive Director for the Swiss Group.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic said that during the talks, Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the country's key achievements within the framework of the National Development Program 2030. He emphasized that the republic's strategic goal is to achieve a GDP of at least $30 billion and become an upper-middle-income country.
Kasymaliev emphasized Kyrgyzstan's dynamic development, supported by specific figures. He noted that, according to the International Monetary Fund, in 2024 the republic entered the top three global leaders in terms of real gross domestic product growth. This dynamic was made possible, in part, by an effective fiscal policy, which allowed for a 3.5-fold increase in consolidated budget resources – from 313.1 billion soms in 2021 to 1.1 trillion soms in 2025.
Confirming these positive trends, he cited data on a significant increase in investment activity: fixed capital investment in 2025 increased by 18.4% compared to the previous year, and the country managed to create more than 273,000 new jobs. These successes were also recognized by international rating agencies, which upgraded Kyrgyzstan's credit rating to "B+," reflecting the effectiveness of its economic and budgetary policies. This rating was successfully confirmed in March of this year.
Particular attention was paid to the construction of the Kambarata-1 Hydro Power Plant. Adylbek Kasymaliev announced the completion of the first round of negotiations on the Intergovernmental Agreement between Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, emphasizing the priority of this project for the country.
The head of the Cabinet of Ministers identified human capital development as the foundation for sustainable growth. The Altyn Kazyk education system transformation program, aimed at modernizing all levels of education—from preschool to vocational—was also highlighted.
As part of the debureaucratization of the public administration system, the chairman noted the adoption of 20 laws and more than 40 strategic decisions by the President and the Cabinet of Ministers. The "Government Accelerators" program, which enables the resolution of socio-economic issues within 100 days, is being actively implemented. In 2025, 12 reforms in sectors such as transport, construction, and healthcare were successfully completed, and four more initiatives have been launched since the beginning of this year.
Beatrice Mather expressed deep interest in continuing regular contacts and praised the country's economic dynamism.
"The results Kyrgyzstan has achieved in a short period are truly impressive. The Kambarata-1 HPP project is a high priority for the World Bank. We congratulate you on the successful completion of the first round of negotiations on the Intergovernmental Agreement and are ready to continue representing the country's interests on the Bank's Board of Directors," she emphasized.
The parties confirmed their commitment to further expand their portfolio of joint projects aimed at sustainable development and improving the well-being of Kyrgyzstan's citizens.