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The parties reviewed the progress of joint projects and prospects for the development of bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic.
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk, together with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev, chaired the 26th meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Kyrgyz Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Humanitarian Cooperation. The event took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
The IGC Co-Chairs coordinated on the implementation of joint projects in the trade, economic, and humanitarian spheres, summarized the intergovernmental commission's activities for the year, and, while commending the contribution of Eurasian integration processes to economic growth in the Kyrgyz Republic, paid special attention to cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union.
Alexey Overchuk noted the historically friendly nature of Russian-Kyrgyz relations. "The Kyrgyz Republic is our strategic partner and ally. Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation, based on a long history, mutual respect, and trust, is multifaceted and distinguished by similar approaches to regional and global issues and a focus on developing integration processes in Eurasia," Alexey Overchuk emphasized.
The Chairman of the Russian Intergovernmental Commission, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, noted that Russia, which accounts for 22% of Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade in 2025, is a key trade and economic partner for the republic. Trade turnover between Russia and Kyrgyzstan increased by 15.1% in January–August 2025, reaching $3 billion.
Trade and economic cooperation is carried out with the maximum use of national currencies in mutual settlements. The share of the Russian ruble in bilateral settlements reached 96.7% in the first eight months of 2025.
The role of Russian and Russian-Kyrgyz development institutions, such as the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development, as centers of business activity that facilitate the implementation of joint projects is assessed positively.
The high intensity and trust of contacts at all levels were noted. The importance of growing interregional ties was emphasized. "79 Russian regions are developing trade and economic ties with Kyrgyzstan. We agreed to hold another forum on interregional cooperation between Russia and Kyrgyzstan next year," said Alexey Overchuk.
The strategic nature of Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation in energy was noted, as well as Russia's contribution to ensuring Kyrgyzstan's energy security.
"Our oil and gas companies supply gas to residents and businesses, develop networks of filling stations, and supply machinery and equipment. Russia is the main supplier of motor gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel to Kyrgyzstan. We supply oil and petroleum products duty-free based on annual indicative balances. Balances for 2026, compiled taking into account Kyrgyzstan's needs, have been signed," said Alexey Overchuk.
In connection with Russia and Kyrgyzstan's joint work on the climate agenda and energy transition, progress was noted in implementing joint projects to develop renewable energy generation, including the construction of solar and wind power plants in the Kyrgyz Republic.
"We share the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, primarily in areas where this is beneficial and does not compromise economic well-being and development. We place great emphasis on issues of a just energy transition and support the strengthening of the important role of natural gas and nuclear energy in decarbonization efforts without detriment to the national economy," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.
Positive dynamics in cooperation in the transport and logistics sectors have been noted. Rail freight traffic between Russia and Kyrgyzstan increased by 3% in the first nine months of this year, while passenger traffic increased by 50.5%.
The IPC co-chairs paid special attention to issues on the humanitarian agenda.
The progress of joint humanitarian projects was discussed, a number of which have long-term, strategic significance for the further deepening of the allied ties between Russia and Kyrgyzstan based on a human-centered approach.
"We have begun implementing a large-scale joint project to build nine comprehensive schools with Russian as the language of instruction. Construction and installation work has begun on sites for the first phase of construction in the cities of Bishkek, Batken, and Karakol," said Alexey Overchuk.
The Deputy Prime Minister also announced that, as part of its friendly assistance, Russia is donating 651,000 copies of Russian language textbooks for secondary schools in Kyrgyzstan. "More than 90% of the textbooks have already been delivered to the republic and will be distributed to schools soon. We are also sending our teachers to work in Kyrgyz schools," Alexey Overchuk said during the ceremony handing over the certificate for the textbooks to the Kyrgyz side, held after the meeting of the intergovernmental commission.
During the discussion of issues related to deepening cooperation in the field of higher education, the prospects for implementing a joint flagship project for the construction of a new campus for the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University were considered.
The dynamic nature of Russian-Kyrgyz cultural ties was also noted. The Days of Russian Culture officially opened in Bishkek in late October. The annual Summer School of the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) concluded on Lake Issyk-Kul in early July, bringing together students from cultural institutes in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. Support for Russian theaters in the Kyrgyz Republic remains an important focus.
Alexey Overchuk thanked the Kyrgyz side for its support of the Russian initiative to create the Eurasian Academy of Cinematographic Arts and the Open Eurasian Film Award, expressing confidence that Kyrgyz films will be featured at the inaugural Diamond Butterfly Film Awards, which will take place in late November 2025.
Following the talks, Alexey Overchuk and Adylbek Kasymaliev signed the final protocol of the 26th meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Kyrgyz Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Humanitarian Cooperation.
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