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Kyrgyzstan's Direct Investments Surpass 27% Growth

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Foreign direct investment in Kyrgyzstan surged by over 27% in 2025, exceeding $1.3 billion, according to the head of the National Investment Agency.
  • Investments in fixed capital grew by 69% in early 2026, with the country showing one of the highest economic growth rates in the region, reaching over 11% in 2025.
  • Kyrgyzstan has signed numerous investment and public-private partnership agreements totaling billions of dollars and is pursuing strategic projects like the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and the Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower station.

Kyrgyzstan's economy is experiencing a significant boom, with foreign direct investment (FDI) climbing by more than 27% in 2025 to surpass $1.3 billion. This surge was highlighted by Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, during a business forum in Bishkek.

Sabirov also reported a substantial 69% increase in investments in fixed capital by early 2026. The nation is demonstrating one of the highest economic growth rates in its region, with its GDP projected to exceed 11% for 2025, reaching a record 1.9 trillion soms for the first time.

Over the past three years, Kyrgyzstan has secured 78 investment agreements worth $12.6 billion and 45 public-private partnership agreements valued at $4.2 billion. The total investment portfolio for new projects now exceeds $23 billion, indicating strong investor confidence.

The country views its investment projects as integral to the new economic architecture of Eurasia. Several strategic initiatives are underway that could reshape the region's economic landscape. These include the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, the CASA-1000 electricity transmission project, the Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower station, the "Asman" smart city concept, and the "Ala-Too Resort" ski cluster. Additionally, the development of the "Tamchy" financial and investment zone, based on English law, has commenced.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.