Kyrgyzstan

Navy plane crashes in South Korea's Pohang

A navy patrol plane crashed near the eastern mountains of Pohang, South Korea, on Thursday, with smoke reported from the site.

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan boost civil aviation cooperation

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan strengthen aviation ties through a collaborative meeting focused on improving flight safety and personnel training.

Armenia and Kyrgyzstan sign parliamentary cooperation deal

The speakers of Kyrgyzstan and Armenia signed a memorandum of parliamentary cooperation on May 26, strengthening ties between the two countries amid regional peace efforts.

Kyrgyzstan ratifies 2025 financing agreement with Asian Development Bank

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a law ratifying the 2025 Financing Framework Agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), paving the way for nearly $222 million in funding for national development projects.

Central Asia and China agree on new customs and digital trade plans

The second meeting of customs leaders from Central Asia and China was held in Almaty, focusing on digitalization, AI integration, border crossing agreements, and expanding cooperation to strengthen regional trade and logistics.

EDB predicts strong growth for islamic finance in Central Asia by 2033

Islamic finance assets in Central Asia are forecast to grow from $285 million in 2022 to $6.3 billion by 2033, with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leading the regional expansion due to high demand, population growth, and policy reforms.

Kyrgyzstan and EU discuss plans on construction of hydropower plants

Kyrgyzstan’s Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev and EU Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais discussed expanding energy projects and deepening bilateral and regional cooperation in the region.

Kyrgyzstan launches construction of new Jalal-Abad International Airport

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov participated in a capsule-laying ceremony marking the start of construction for the new Jalal-Abad International Airport in Suzak district, the presidential press service. reported.

Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan sign roadmap to boost cultural cooperation

Kyrgyz and Azerbaijani cultural ministers signed a 2025–2026 roadmap to deepen bilateral cooperation during a meeting in Bishkek.

China redraws trade routes with new railway to Europe

With rising global tensions and growing risks to shipping, China is reshaping its trade strategy by constructing a new railway to Europe — one that deliberately avoids its close ally, Russia.

Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan strengthen cultural ties with new cooperation plan

Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture Adil Karimli met his Kyrgyz counterpart Mirbek Mambetaliev in Bishkek to discuss cultural collaboration, highlighting key initiatives like the Kyrgyz Culture Days in Baku and joint projects like the new school in Aghdam.

Kyrgyzstan and UK explore £1.8B investment potential in construction, energy, and digitalization

Kyrgyzstan and the United Kingdom have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation through UK-backed financing for major investment projects in energy, construction, and digital development.

Kyrgyzstan to introduce AI in healthcare with $20 million Russian investment

The Head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, met with a Russian company planning to introduce artificial intelligence technologies into the country's healthcare system, with a $20 million investment already committed.

Kyrgyzstan joins regional drive to eliminate tuberculosis by 2030

Kyrgyzstan has joined the TB-Free Central Asia initiative, a regional effort launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and five Central Asian countries to eliminate tuberculosis and drug-resistant TB by 2030.

Situation with measles and rubella in Kyrgyzstan worsening

Since the beginning of 2025, the epidemiological situation in the Kyrgyz Republic for measles and rubella has deteriorated, according to the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic (RCI).

EBRD, FAO join efforts for sustainable agriculture in Kyrgyz Republic

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces to improve farmland management and strengthen food security in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan seal border pact

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan presidents sign border deal protocol

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan's presidents signed a protocol ratifying a border agreement in Khujand, Tajikistan. They also inaugurated a 500 kV power line under CASA-1000, enhancing regional electricity trade. Their meeting preceded a trilateral summit with Uzbekistan's president.

Azerbaijan’s Emergency Ministry provided fire trucks to Kyrgyzstan

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations has sent technical assistance to the Kyrgyz Republic in accordance with instructions of President Ilham Aliyev.

Kyrgyzstan parliament approves border accord with Tajikistan, paving the way for stronger ties

Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has ratified a new border agreement with neighboring Tajikistan, resolving a long-standing dispute that has repeatedly fueled conflict between the two Central Asian nations.

India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise has kicked off

The Indian Army contingent has departed for the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII, which will be held from March 10 to March 23, 2025.

'Issue settled forever': Kyrgyzstan exchanges conflict areas on border with Tajikistan

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have agreed to exchange disputed border areas, addressing long-standing conflicts, according to Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. The agreement, signed on February 21, aims to resolve territorial issues permanently, with both countries’ interests taken into account.

Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan trade turnover reaches $1.7bn

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan leaders meet in March

The leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will convene for the inaugural summit in Khujand on March 31, said Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baysalov.