On July 23, 2025, an expanded collegium meeting was held at the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Osh Region, dedicated to summarizing the region’s socio-economic development for the first half of the year. For the first time, the Secretariat of the Regional Investment Council (RIC) was invited to participate, delivering a dedicated presentation on its activities.

Taalaibek Azimov, Head of the RIC Secretariat in Osh Region, presented the Council’s key objectives and current priorities, emphasizing its mission as a platform for open dialogue between business, government, and civil society. He placed particular emphasis on the support of public-private partnership (PPP) projects, identifying local barriers faced by entrepreneurs, and building sustainable solutions in coordination with local administrations.

As a result of the presentation, the collegium formally mandated all district and city administrations, ayil okmotu (local self-governments), and relevant public services to ensure active cooperation with the RIC Secretariat. This is expected to enhance effectiveness in investment promotion, project support, and the advancement of regional priorities at the national level.

The data presented during the collegium also reflects a positive dynamic: in the first six months of 2025, 58 new production facilities were launched in the region, creating over 700 jobs. More than KGS 9.2 billion in investments were attracted, including substantial contributions from development funds. This underscores the importance of coordinated efforts among all stakeholders involved in the region’s development.

The participation of the RIC in the collegium marked another step toward its institutionalization and affirmed its role as a permanent mechanism for supporting business and investment initiatives in the region.