On 15 December 2025, the Investment Forum “Investment Vector: Government and Business” held at the State Residence of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 1 in Bishkek. The Forum was organized by the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Business Development and Investments Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Forum served as a high-level platform for open dialogue between government authorities, the business community, international financial institutions, and development partners. The event focused on discussing key priorities of the national investment policy, mechanisms for improving the investment climate, and practical tools for strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors.

A welcoming address was delivered by Adylbek Kasymaliyev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Head of the Presidential Administration, who emphasized the strategic importance of investment attraction for sustainable economic development and highlighted the role of trust between the state and business.

During the official opening session, remarks were also delivered by:

• Ravshanbek Sabirov, Director of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic;
• Temirbek Sariyev, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic;
• Uluk Kydyrbaev, Head of the Secretariat of the Business Development and Investments Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic;
• Ayten Rustamova, Regional Head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

In his address, Uluk Kydyrbaev noted that the Council continues to consistently fulfill its key role as an institutional platform for public–private dialogue, ensuring systematic interaction between business and government, supporting entrepreneurial initiatives, and developing coordinated solutions aimed at improving the business environment.

It was emphasized that the Council remains focused on practical issues, including the reduction of administrative barriers, increasing regulatory predictability, the development of investment and public–private partnership projects, and strengthening the role of regions within the national investment agenda.

As part of the Forum, a panel session moderated by Uluk Kydyrbaev brought together representatives of government bodies, the business community, and international development institutions. The discussion addressed regional approaches to unlocking investment potential, the role of business associations in improving the investment climate, the engagement of development institutions and venture mechanisms, as well as practical models for investment attraction.

Forum was also dedicated to presenting digital investor support tools, including the invest.gov.kg investment portal, the Automated Investment Information System, and the InvestKG chatbot.

Following the Forum, a resolution was adopted outlining key proposals and priorities for further efforts to enhance the investment climate. The event reaffirmed the relevance of open dialogue formats and marked another step toward strengthening trust between the state and the business community.

The Secretariat of the Business Development and Investments Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic will continue its systematic work to advance public–private dialogue, support investment initiatives, and foster sustainable conditions for the country’s long-term economic growth.