BISHKEK (TCA) — From June 1-3, Bishkek is hosting an exhibition-fair of Chinese goods, organized by the government of the Kyzyl-Su Kyrgyz Autonomous Region of China, the government of China’s Kashgar District, and the Economy Ministry of Kyrgyzstan.
The exhibition is aimed at expanding trade and economic cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China, the Economy Ministry said.
As part of the exhibition, a presentation will be held for Chinese businessmen on transfer of production facilities from China to Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan will offer to China idle facilities for establishment of joint ventures and free economic zones. The Chinese will also be informed about projects for potential Chinese investment, as well as about Kyrgyz natural resources deposits to be auctioned in 2016.
On June 2, the municipality of Tokmok will host a business forum for entrepreneurs of Kyrgyzstan’s Chui province and China.
A similar business forum will take place in the city of Naryn on June 5.
From June 3-4, the Chinese delegation will visit the Issyk-Kul province.
It was earlier reported that during the recent meeting between the foreign ministers of Kyrgyzstan and China, the Chinese side supported Kyrgyzstan’s proposal to transfer surplus production facilities from China to Kyrgyzstan.
Chinese partners that seek cooperation with Kyrgyzstan as a member of the Eurasian Economic Union have expressed their interest in moving their production to Kyrgyzstan, the Economy Ministry said.
Talks are currently underway to select Chinese enterprises.
