The Secretariat of the Regional Investment Council (RIC) has officially begun operations in Naryn region — marking a significant step in strengthening local support for entrepreneurship and improving the investment climate on the ground.

The composition of the Secretariat was presented to the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Naryn region, Altynbek Ergeshov. The RIC team was introduced by Uluk Kydyrbaev, Head of the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. The newly established RIC Secretariat in Naryn is headed by Ilyaz Usenov.

The establishment of regional Secretariats is intended to make the public-private dialogue more systemic and results-oriented. Entrepreneurs in the region will now have direct access to consultation and support, promotion of local initiatives, partner matchmaking, and comprehensive guidance for investment and PPP projects.

Naryn region holds substantial potential, particularly in the following areas:

• environmentally friendly agriculture and livestock farming,
• development of domestic tourism and agrotourism,
• local value-added processing,
• renewable energy,
• cross-border trade and cooperation.

The RIC Secretariat in Naryn is envisioned not only as a point of operational interaction with businesses, but also as an expert hub — offering professional support in financing, legal and tax matters, public-private partnerships, marketing, and export development.

This initiative is being implemented within the framework of a tripartite cooperation agreement between the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Kyrgyz Republic, and the PPP Center under the National Investment Agency.

The Secretariats of the Regional Investment Councils (RICs) have officially commenced operations under the Offices of the Plenipotentiary Representatives of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the regions. These Secretariats will operate in close coordination with the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.

In the Issyk-Kul region, the official introduction of the Regional Investment Council Secretariat team took place. Uluk Kydyrbaev, Head of the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers, personally presented the team to Daniyar Karagulovich Arpachiev, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Issyk-Kul region.

The primary mission of the Regional Investment Councils is to establish a sustainable platform for dialogue between the state and the business community. Their responsibilities include supporting promising investment and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, facilitating partner search, advising investors, and monitoring the implementation of priority initiatives. The RICs are also expected to become investment hubs in their respective regions — centers of expertise and professional support, where investors can receive assistance on financing, legal and economic analysis, taxation, marketing, and access to foreign markets.

The establishment and launch of the RIC Secretariats are being carried out within the framework of a tripartite cooperation agreement between the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, the UNDP in the Kyrgyz Republic, and the PPP Center under the National Investment Agency.

The Secretariat of the Regional Investment Council in the Issyk-Kul region, headed by Mirlan Sabyrov, includes an economic expert/PPP specialist and a legal expert.

In the near future, RIC Secretariat teams will be presented in other regions across the country. This initiative will help ensure balanced development of regional investment potential, strengthen work with local entrepreneurial initiatives, and expand the use of PPP instruments at the local level.

On May 27, 2025, a business breakfast was held in Bishkek on the theme "Guarantees and Incentives for Investors: How to Create a Predictable and Secure Environment for Investment." The event was organized by the Public Association "Entrepreneurs, Culture, Solidarity, and Friendship Turkey – Kyrgyzstan" (TUKID). Participants included representatives of the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Public-Private Partnership Center, international organizations, and the Turkish and Kyrgyz business communities.

Welcome remarks were delivered by Chairman of the Board of TUKID Ufuk Ince, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to the Kyrgyz Republic Mekin Mustafa Kemal Okem, and Director of the PPP Center Nurbek Anarbekin.

Bakytbek Samakov, Chief Legal Expert of the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, delivered a comprehensive presentation highlighting the Investment Council as a sustainable and institutionalized platform for public-private dialogue. In his speech, he detailed the Council's key areas of activity, including the development of policy recommendations for state authorities, legal support for investor rights, promotion of PPP mechanisms, and improvement of the business environment. Special attention was given to how business associations can submit proposals for consideration and how these are integrated into the Council’s meeting agendas.

The business breakfast served as an important venue for open dialogue between representatives of government institutions and the business communities of Turkey and Kyrgyzstan. During the event, participants discussed practical cases, legal aspects of implementing investment projects, and expressed interest in further strengthening bilateral cooperation.

The Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic remains committed to supporting initiatives aimed at fostering a favorable investment climate and advancing open dialogue between the state and business in pursuit of the country’s sustainable economic growth.

On May 23, a key panel session titled “Logistics — the Backbone of E-Commerce” took place as part of the National Marketplace Forum of the Kyrgyz Republic. The session marked the beginning of a high-level discussion on systemic solutions in the field of e-commerce, bringing together key players in the logistics sector, marketplace operators, and representatives of public institutions.

The session was moderated by Cholpon Asakeeva, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) expert of the Secretariat of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. In her opening remarks, she emphasized that logistics has evolved beyond infrastructure and is now a critical driver of sustainable growth in e-commerce, encompassing export development, warehouse localization, and the digitalization of supply chains.

Panel participants included:

• Marat Cherikchiev, General Director of Kyrgyz Post JSC
• Arsen Minbaev, Deputy General Director of E-comservice LLC
• Vitaliy Ventslovas, Director of Kyrgyz Post GmbH (Germany)
• Akyilbek Edilbaev, General Director of logistics company FLY POST

Highlights from the Speakers

Marat Cherikchiev: From Postal Operator to E-Commerce Infrastructure

The head of the national postal operator presented the company’s strategic vision, highlighting the launch of new international logistics centers in Bishkek, Osh, and Naryn, the opening of a bonded warehouse covering 7,500 m², and the development of a unified customs clearance center (EMTO). He emphasized that Kyrgyz Post has become an active player in cross-border logistics, handling shipments from platforms like Wildberries, Temu, and Ozon.

In 2023, Kyrgyz Post rose from 98th to 29th in the global ranking of the Universal Postal Union for digital transformation.

He also announced the expansion of the Face ID parcel collection system and the implementation of Kyrgyzstan’s first green logistics project, involving 130 electric vehicles and 134 charging stations.

Arsen Minbaev: Logistics Is Not Just Delivery, It’s Integration

Representing E-comservice, a subsidiary of Kyrgyz Post, Minbaev presented the end-to-end logistics chain linking warehouses in China (Yiwu and Dongguan) and Bishkek.

The Chinese warehouses cover 12,500 m², and the Bishkek logistics center spans 20,000 m² (with 2,500 m² dedicated to warehouse operations).

Their automated sorting system can process up to 200,000 packages daily with an error rate of less than 0.01%. He emphasized the digitalization of every stage, from intake and labeling to customs clearance. The company also operates 94 pickup points and offers home delivery services across the country.

Vitaliy Ventslovas: Kyrgyzstan–Europe: Building New Logistics Corridors

The director of Kyrgyz Post GmbH in Germany presented the activities of the company's European office, whose main focus is on establishing reliable and fast logistics routes between Kyrgyzstan and EU countries. The office plays a key role in supporting exports and developing direct logistics solutions for marketplaces and SMEs seeking access to the European market.

Akyilbek Edilbaev: FLY POST — A Logistics Partner That Makes E-Commerce Simple

FLY POST specializes in logistics solutions between China and Kyrgyzstan. The company operates a 4,000 m² warehouse in China and manages over 56 pickup points across Kyrgyzstan. A real-time mobile tracking application has been introduced, enhancing transparency and building customer trust.

The company offers competitive rates starting at $1.90/kg, a user-friendly digital interface, and services for both wholesale and retail clients. It plans to expand its network and deepen its collaboration with marketplace platforms.

This session clearly demonstrated that logistics is no longer a supplementary function of e-commerce but a strategic component of national infrastructure. The cases presented showed that Kyrgyzstan already has and is scaling up logistics solutions that meet international standards—from modernized logistics centers and digital sorting lines to cross-border integration with global marketplaces.

Automation, transparency, customer experience, and speed of delivery are no longer future priorities—they are today’s fundamental requirements. Participants unanimously agreed that the further growth of the sector will depend on close cooperation between the state, private sector, and international partners.