Kyrgyz Supreme Court Deputy Chair discusses legal disputes involving foreign investors

Nurgul Bakirova, Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the international forum "Administrative Justice and Its Role in Ensuring the Rule of Law" in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event commemorated the fifth anniversary of Kazakhstan's administrative justice system and was opened by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who highlighted the nation's commitment to state reforms and strengthening the rule of law through societal dialogue.

The forum featured thematic sessions concentrating on state-business relations and the advancement of administrative justice systems across Eurasian countries. Discussions centered on reforms in administrative court proceedings and enhancing the protection of rights for both citizens and investors. Bakirova shared Kyrgyzstan's experience in establishing and developing its administrative justice framework, noting key milestones such as the 2016 Law "On the Fundamentals of Administrative Activity and Administrative Procedures" and the adoption of the Administrative Procedure Code, which incorporated insights from European and post-Soviet legal systems.

During her presentation, Bakirova shared findings from an analysis of judicial practice concerning foreign investors. Between 2024 and 2025, Kyrgyz courts of first instance handled 40 cases involving foreign investors. The disputes primarily involved debt recovery, corporate conflicts, bankruptcy proceedings, labor issues, and cases related to business reputation protection and transaction invalidation.

Bakirova emphasized that this analysis underscores the accessibility of judicial protection for investors in Kyrgyzstan. "Investors actively participate in court proceedings both as plaintiffs and defendants," she stated. "This indicates that the judicial system is perceived as an effective mechanism for dispute resolution. The opportunity for full participation in legal proceedings and access to judicial protection is one of the key criteria for a favorable investment climate."

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Investors actively participate in court proceedings both as plaintiffs and defendants. This indicates that the judicial system is perceived as an effective mechanism for dispute resolution. The opportunity for full participation in legal proceedings and access to judicial protection is one of the key criteria for a favorable investment climate.