BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 6. Kyrgyzstan and Russia discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture, with a focus on investment, processing industries and agricultural trade.
This was reflected in a press release published by Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry on August 6 following a panel session at the eighth Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum.
According to the ministry, the discussion brought together representatives of government agencies, businesses, industry organizations and research institutions from both countries.
The participants reviewed prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, attracting investment, developing food processing industries, improving logistics infrastructure, introducing modern agricultural technologies, and strengthening cooperation in veterinary and phytosanitary control.
"Such partnership contributes to strengthening food security, developing mutual trade in agricultural products, introducing modern technologies and implementing joint investment projects," Deputy Minister Asylbek Satyvaldiev said.
The ministry also noted that Kyrgyzstan is interested in developing joint production facilities, expanding industrial cooperation, increasing the output of value-added agricultural products and implementing mutually beneficial investment projects.
The sides reaffirmed their readiness to continue strengthening bilateral partnership and support joint initiatives aimed at the sustainable development of the agro-industrial sector and food security.
Meanwhile, agriculture remains one of the key sectors of Kyrgyzstan's economy, accounting for a significant share of employment and export earnings. The country is a major regional producer of beans, fruit, vegetables, dairy products and honey, while Russia continues to be the principal destination for many Kyrgyz agricultural exports, including fruit, berries and processed food products. Membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has facilitated market access by harmonizing veterinary and phytosanitary requirements and reducing trade barriers for agricultural goods.
Agricultural cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Russia has expanded beyond trade to include investment, seed production, breeding, irrigation, agricultural machinery and food processing. In 2025, bilateral trade in agricultural products increased by 25%, while both countries identified further opportunities to expand supplies of fertilizers, veterinary products and agro-industrial technologies. Officials have also been working to strengthen production cooperation and improve food security through joint projects and closer coordination within the EAEU framework.
