Adylbek Kasymaliev briefs ADB head on Kyrgyzstan's achievements

From Bishkek, 24.kg reports on a significant meeting between Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev and Masatsugu Kawada, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This high-level discussion, held during the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington, underscores Kyrgyzstan's proactive engagement with international financial institutions to drive its development agenda.

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He informed the ADB leadership about the country's development pace.

Prime Minister Kasymaliev presented a compelling picture of Kyrgyzstan's economic progress, citing an impressive average annual GDP growth rate of 10.2% over the past four years, reaching 11.1% in 2025. This performance places Kyrgyzstan among the world's top-performing economies in terms of real GDP growth, according to IMF data. Such figures are crucial for building investor confidence and demonstrating the effectiveness of the government's economic policies.

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According to IMF data, in 2024, Kyrgyzstan entered the TOP-3 countries in the world in terms of real GDP growth.

The central theme of the meeting was Kyrgyzstan's strategic ambition to become a regional transport and logistics hub by 2030. The ADB's support for the national e-logistics platform was acknowledged as a key enabler for integrating transport systems and facilitating digital data exchange. ADB President Kawada's positive assessment of Kyrgyzstan's economic reforms and his commitment to continued support for priority projects are vital for realizing this vision. For Kyrgyzstan, this partnership with the ADB is not just about financial aid; it's about strategic alignment to leverage its geographical position and enhance its role in regional trade and connectivity.

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The main topic of discussion was the formation of Kyrgyzstan as a regional transport and logistics hub by 2030.