The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with Interbank Processing Center CJSC, announced the launch of international QR payments for Kyrgyz users through the Alipay+ system. National Bank Chairman Almaz Baketaev announced this new stage in the development of digital payments.
Karakol International Airport is completing preparations to handle its first international flights.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan have decided to elevate their bilateral relations to an alliance level. He made the announcement following talks with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov in Cholpon-Ata.
A forum «Development of Min-Kush Village Through Sustainable Tourism — Revival of Forgotten Towns» was held in Dzhumgal district of Naryn region.
A regional cultural, development, and investment forum Teskey Issyk-Kul will take place on July 3 on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. The event will serve as a platform to discuss a long-term development strategy for the region and attract investment.
Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev, met with Albanian President Bajram Begaj. The parliament’s press service reported.
The «Economic Development of the Regions of the Kyrgyz Republic» concessional lending project has been launched. It aims to support entrepreneurs and business development in the country’s regions. The project is being implemented by the State Financial Holding JSC with the participation of the Ministry of Finance.
According to the National Development Strategy until 2030, the country’s economy should grow by at least 8 percent annually. The Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Sydykov said at the annual meeting and business forum of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) in Almaty.
Kyrgyzstan continues to strengthen its position on the international tourism map. During a meeting between Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, and a delegation from the United Arab Emirates, they discussed the prospects for expanding air service between Kyrgyzstan and the UAE and new opportunities for developing the country’s tourism potential.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with heads of Russian regions in Cholpon-Ata. The parties discussed the development of interregional ties, expansion of trade and the launch of joint projects.
During a working visit to Naryn region, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov reviewed the social and economic development of Dzhumgal district.
Talks between President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, have concluded as part of his first official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. They discussed the development of cooperation between the two countries.
The number of tourists visiting Kyrgyzstan has increased to 13 million annually, compared with 2–3 million before 2020–2021, President Sadyr Japarov said.
Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan Marlen Mamataliev met with Chairman of the Mazhilis Yerlan Koshanov during his official visit to Kazakhstan. The press service of the Parliament reported.
A meeting was held in Astana between First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, and Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Ulan Mamatkanov, met with the head of the Ministry of Culture of Tajikistan, Matlubakhon Amonzoda, in Bishkek.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, exchanged congratulatory messages on August 1 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries.