Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev has held a high-level meeting with Shebn Alp, Regional Director of the UK Export Credit Agency (UKEF), seeking €2.7 billion in financial support to boost the country’s business sector. The meeting was held in accordance with instructions from Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who has outlined economic modernization as a government priority. Torobaev emphasized the country’s strategic goals, which include revitalizing the agro-industrial sector, developing critical infrastructure, diversifying export markets, and enhancing Kyrgyzstan’s investment appeal. British representatives reportedly expressed interest in cooperation in the mining, construction, and infrastructure sectors, all of which are currently experiencing robust growth in Kyrgyzstan. Authorities are also investing in the mining sector, including recent efforts to rehabilitate rare earth element mines in Chui Oblast.

Source: The Times April 15, 2025 18:00 UTC