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Kyrgyzstan chooses route for railway to China

BISHKEK (TCA) — After the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is constructed, Kyrgyzstan will have access to sea and become a transit country, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Temir Sariyev said on Kyrgyz national radio this week. Currently, the railway track gauge is being discussed with the Chinese side, he added. Continue reading

Kyrgyzstan to develop its hydro power potential

BISHKEK (TCA) — Kyrgyzstan will focus on developing its hydro energy potential, the country’s Prime Minister Temir Sariyev said in a national radio program on January 5, the Government’s press service reported.     Continue reading

Kyrgyzstan will not experience power outages — PM

BISHKEK (TCA) — There will be no power outages in Kyrgyzstan during the ongoing repair works at the Toktogul hydroelectric power plant, Prime Minister Temir Sariyev has said. Continue reading

Central Asia outlook for 2016: a geopolitical stalemate

BISHKEK (TCA) — Politically and economically, Central Asia will largely depend on Russia’s and China’s recovery and any prediction for 2016 can make sense only with consideration of the political and economic capabilities of these two countries. Continue reading

Government suggests legalizing gambling business in Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK (TCA) — The Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to allow casinos and slot machines in the country. The initiative was opposed by the public and some MPs. Continue reading

Kyrgyzstan’s largest hydro power plant suffers serious problems

BISHKEK (TCA) — The Toktogul hydro power plant (HPP) located in the south of Kyrgyzstan recently suffered two accidents. To help find causes of the accidents and cope with their consequences, Russian energy specialists arrived in Kyrgyzstan. Continue reading