Bishkek, February 22, 2025 – Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliyev held an offsite meeting of the Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic as part of a business breakfast organized by the International Business Council.

The event was attended by representatives of more than 60 business associations, enterprises, and entrepreneurs who are members of the Investment Council, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting focused on key issues related to investment policy development, improving the business climate, supporting entrepreneurship, and reducing administrative barriers.

Adylbek Kasymaliyev emphasized the necessity of regular open dialogue between the state and the business sector to synchronize government actions and decisions in implementing policies for attracting investments, improving the business environment, and supporting entrepreneurship.

A number of business associations raised issues related to private property protection, support programs for small and medium-sized enterprises, improvement of the regulatory impact assessment mechanism, and compliance with legal act development procedures.

Particular attention was paid to digitalization of the economy, including the development of telecom infrastructure and the adoption of the Digital Code. Other key topics included facilitating access to financing for regional businesses, creating conditions for startups, supporting venture capital, and reducing the regulatory burden on entrepreneurs, including a moratorium on inspections.

During the meeting, entrepreneurs presented their recommendations for the development of key economic sectors, highlighting the need for a systematic approach from government agencies through enhanced public-private dialogue.

Decisions were made on all issues discussed. All recommendations presented will be included in the protocol of the offsite meeting, containing corresponding instructions for government agencies and departments.

The issues raised during the meeting will be incorporated into the work plans of the Investment Council and, if necessary, included in the agenda of subsequent Investment Council meetings.

The Secretariat of the Investment Council expresses its gratitude to the International Business Council for the prompt organization of the business breakfast and for providing the platform for the offsite meeting.