In February, migrants transferred $177.1 million to Kyrgyzstan, up by $25.6 million MoM, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reported. Compared to February 2020, the figure decreased by $2.3 million. In just two months of this year, migrants have transferred $328.6 million to the country, down by $16 million. Russia accounts for more than 97% of…
A temporary ban was imposed on the export of medicines and medical products from Kyrgyzstan for a period of six months. The corresponding decision was signed by the Prime Minister Ulukbek Maripov. The ban was imposed within the approved plan of priority measures of the Government. Its purpose is to protect the life and health…
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has met with the Regional Manager of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for Central Asia Cassandra Colbert. The parties discussed prospects for cooperation in implementation of projects significant for the country. As the head of state noted, an effective mechanism of work with international partners and investors would be created…
Government supports a draft bill on opening casinos in Kyrgyzstan, permanent representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Parliament Almazbek Abytov has anounced. He noted that the Government would send its proposals on this bill to Parliament in the near future. “In general, we support it,” he added. However, as it became known, the…
Average price of sugar reached 64.36 soms in Kyrgyzstan in March. Compared to December last year, it has risen by 10.14 soms, or by almost 19%. The National Statistical Committee provided such data. Higher than national average retail prices for granulated sugar were registered in Isfana (69.33 soms), Jalal-Abad (67.84 soms), Nookat (67.39 soms), Kara-Suu…
Kazakhstan will allocate 10,000 tons of wheat flour as humanitarian aid to ensure food security, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ulukbek Maripov has announced. According to him, deliveries are expected within the framework of agreements reached following a working trip to the neighboring country. “In particular, an agreement was reached on supply 10,000 tons of flour…
Slower-than-expected vaccination of the population or emergence of new strains of COVID-19 virus could delay economic recovery until 2022 in the Kyrgyz Republic, statement by the International Monetary Fund following consultations with the Kyrgyz authorities says. It is noted that the global economic situation remains uncertain and serves as the basis for development of plans…