BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 6. Kyrgyzstan is seeking to expand trade, investment and technological cooperation with Russia through new joint projects, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev said.
This was reflected in a statement published by the Kyrgyz government's press service.
"This forum and the interregional conference are not merely a platform for exchanging views - they are a space where concrete decisions are made, joint projects are launched, and direct ties between businesses and regions of our countries are strengthened," Kasymaliev said.
He made the remarks during the opening ceremony of the eighth Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum and the twelfth Kyrgyz-Russian Interregional Conference in Cholpon-Ata, held ahead of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting on August 6-7.
According to Kasymaliev, the Kyrgyz government continues to modernize the economy, improve the investment climate and develop industry, energy, transport and tourism infrastructure, while remaining open to broader cooperation with Russian partners.
He also emphasized the role of direct interregional contacts in accelerating the implementation of agreements and creating new opportunities for businesses in both countries.
For reference, the Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum has become one of the main bilateral platforms for advancing investment, industrial and regional cooperation between the two countries. In recent years, the meetings have resulted in agreements covering energy, logistics, digital technologies, manufacturing and agriculture, while regional administrations have increasingly taken a more active role in developing direct economic partnerships.
Russia remains Kyrgyzstan's largest trading partner and one of its biggest sources of foreign investment. The two countries are also closely integrated through the Eurasian Economic Union, where Russia is Kyrgyzstan's principal export destination within the bloc. The forum traditionally precedes high-level Eurasian meetings, allowing governments and businesses to coordinate bilateral initiatives alongside the broader regional integration agenda.
