On October 4th, a meeting was held at the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss and develop a comprehensive solution to matters related to the further implementation of the Kyrgyz Republic Law "On the Park of Creative Industries," which was prepared and enacted in accordance with the Presidential Decree of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Measures to Develop the Creative Economy and Create Conditions for the Progressive Development of the Kyrgyz Republic" dated April 21, 2022, No. 123.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the #AssociationofCreativeIndustries, the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the staff of the Secretariat of the Council. Participants discussed existing issues and outlined further steps.

The Secretariat of the Council remains open to providing its platform for sustainable public-private dialogue and will continue to make efforts to promote the Park of Creative Industries initiative.

Uluk Kydyrbaev, the Head of the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, delivered a presentation on "The Goals and Objectives of Public-Private Dialogue and the contribution of the Council to the development of PPP in the Kyrgyz Republic" during the panel session titled "Fiscal Risk Assessment and Management in PPPs" at the II International PPP Conference in the Kyrgyz Republic.

One of the key priorities guiding the Investment Council is the establishment of a sustainable platform for effective public-private dialogue. The primary objective of the Council is to seek optimal and balanced solutions to improve the business environment, promote the investment climate, advance PPP, and protect the rights of investors and entrepreneurs. These efforts by the Council are aimed at achieving accelerated socio-economic development in our country.

It is important to note that during its operation, the Investment Council has made a significant contribution to the development of PPP in the Kyrgyz Republic. Many initiatives and projects initiated within the Council's framework are being successfully implemented and actively developed. Specifically, the initiative to create favorable conditions for PPP development in the Kyrgyz Republic was also launched within the framework of the Investment Council.

We would like to express our gratitude to all our partners for their support and participation in our joint efforts to contribute to the prosperity of the country through the development of public-private partnership.

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.