The 2nd International Conference on PPP started in Bishkek with the topic “Joining Efforts: Common Goals, Regional Sustainability.”

The conference is a continuation of the 1st International Conference in Bishkek, held in 2022, and is meant to showcase the results and sustainable progress of the PPP program in the Kyrgyz Republic and the region as a whole while setting new goals for public-private partnerships for the development of green and sustainable infrastructure through an inclusive economic development agenda.

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Akylbek Japarov made a welcome speech. The Head of the Cabinet noted that the successful holding of the First International Conference on PPP last year, and today's conference, which gathered many active and authoritative players in the sphere of PPP, "became a platform for discussing the most relevant topics on the trends of PPP development, both in the region and around the world".

The Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic (Council) is a partner of the conference, and the Chairman of this Council is the Head of the Cabinet. The conference will share regional experiences and discuss common issues to find solutions for challenges faced through mutual cooperation for achieving the SDG through PPPs. Conference participants will share their expert opinions and views on the current status and prospects of PPP development, taking into account the current regional, political, and environmental challenges in the world.

On September 20th, Uluk Kadyrbaev, the Head of the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the event titled "Green Business in Kyrgyzstan: Nurturing Sustainable Practices." He delivered a presentation highlighting the Investment Council's role as a sustainable platform for fostering public-private dialogue within the green economy sector. During his presentation, he underscored that achieving a substantial transformation in shaping "green" policies hinges upon the effectiveness of public-private dialogue.

Dear Entrepreneurs,

The Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic extends its warmest congratulations on Entrepreneur's Day. This significant celebration underscores your profound impact on the economy and the advancement of business. Your entrepreneurial vision and unwavering commitment to achieving results play a pivotal role in ensuring economic stability and growth.

We acknowledge your efforts, your ability to efficiently manage resources, and your innovative approaches. The Investment Council stands ready to support your projects and proposals, facilitating their successful implementation. May Entrepreneur's Day mark a moment of new opportunities and prosperity. We wish you an unwavering drive, financial stability, and success in your entrepreneurial endeavors. Thank you for your valuable contributions to the economy and the business landscape.

On September 7th, a meeting of the Kyrgyz-Kazakh Business Council was held. The meeting addressed pertinent issues related to the movement of goods through border checkpoints with Kazakhstan, trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, as well as discussions regarding the preparation of an Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic on the promotion and mutual protection of investments. All proposals made during the meeting were recorded in the minutes and will be forwarded to the governments of both countries.

The meeting was attended by the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic and Chairman of the Kyrgyz-Kazakh Business Council Mr. T.A. Sariev, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. R.S. Zhoshybaev, the Head of the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. U.A. Kydyrbaev, along with consultants Mr. A.O. Sharsheev, Mr. B.T. Samakov, and Mr. A.O. Musabekov, as well as members of the council.