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Kyrgyzstan sees investment surge, economic growth exceeds 11 percent

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Direct investments in Kyrgyzstan surged by over 27 percent in 2025, reaching more than $1.3 billion.
  • Fixed capital investments saw a significant increase of 69 percent in early 2026.
  • Kyrgyzstan is implementing major strategic projects, including a railway and hydroelectric power station, as part of a new Eurasian economic architecture.

Kyrgyzstan experienced a substantial boost in direct investments in 2025, with figures rising by more than 27 percent to exceed $1.3 billion. This positive economic trend continued into early 2026, as fixed capital investments increased by an impressive 69 percent, according to Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency.

Sabirov highlighted Kyrgyzstan's robust economic performance, noting that economic growth surpassed 11 percent by the end of 2025. For the first time, the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 1.9 trillion soms, equivalent to $21.6 billion. Over the past three years, the nation has secured 78 investment agreements totaling $12.6 billion and 45 public-private partnership agreements valued at $4.2 billion, with a total investment portfolio for new projects exceeding $23 billion.

Over the past three years, 78 investment agreements worth $12.6 billion and 45 PPP agreements worth $4.2 billion have been signed. The total investment portfolio of new projects exceeds $23 billion.

โ€” Ravshan SabirovDetailing the scale of investment agreements signed in Kyrgyzstan.

The country is actively pursuing strategic projects that are expected to reshape the region's economic landscape. These include the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, the CASA-1000 power transmission project, the Kambarata-1 hydroelectric power station, the Asman City smart city development, and the Ala-Too Resort ski cluster. These initiatives are viewed as integral components of a new economic architecture for Eurasia.

Furthermore, Kyrgyzstan has commenced the practical implementation of the Tamchi financial and investment territory project, which will operate under English law. This move signifies the country's commitment to attracting foreign investment and integrating into global economic frameworks.

The Kyrgyz Republic is demonstrating one of the highest rates of economic growth in the region.

โ€” Ravshan SabirovDescribing Kyrgyzstan's economic performance.
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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.