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Kyrgyzstan seeks membership in Islamic investment insurance body

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan is seeking membership in the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC).
  • The move aims to expand opportunities for attracting investment, strengthen export potential, and enhance international economic cooperation.
  • Kyrgyzstan's application will be considered by the ICIEC Board of Governors in the near future.

Kyrgyzstan is pursuing membership in the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) to bolster its economic standing. Deputy Finance Minister Nurbek Akzholov discussed the prospects of joining the corporation with ICIEC Director General Khalid Khalafalla.

Membership in the ICIEC is expected to open new avenues for attracting foreign investment and enhance Kyrgyzstan's capacity to export goods and services. The corporation, a multilateral financial institution within the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, operates in full compliance with Sharia principles, providing insurance for investment and export credit.

The ICIEC Board of Governors is scheduled to review Kyrgyzstan's application soon. Officials believe that joining the organization will significantly strengthen the country's international economic cooperation and overall financial landscape.

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