The Kyrgyz Republic Capital Markets Day was held in London, where representatives of the UK financial and investment community met with Kyrgyz officials to discuss prospects for expanding banking and investment cooperation.
The Kyrgyz delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Mederbek Tumanov.
During his working visit to London, Tumanov held meetings with representatives of the investment banks Oppenheimer and Citi, presenting Kyrgyzstan’s macroeconomic indicators for recent years and outlining the country’s fiscal policy and structural reforms.
According to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Kyrgyzstan aims to improve its sovereign credit rating, which would facilitate the country’s access to international capital markets. During the discussions, particular attention was given to creating a predictable regulatory environment for investors.
The Kyrgyz government also seeks to reduce the cost of external borrowing and strengthen the confidence of international investors.
During the visit, the Kyrgyz delegation met with business representatives, including DG and Bankinvest, to discuss opportunities for attracting British private capital to key sectors of the Kyrgyz economy.
According to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy, the British delegates expressed interest in expanding investment cooperation.
Tumanov also participated in a meeting of the Kyrgyz-British Business Council, where participants discussed prospects for bilateral investment and the promotion of Kyrgyzstan’s economic priorities in the British market.
During the event, the Kyrgyz representatives presented a number of potential investment projects to British investors, including initiatives related to the development of critical minerals, financial market development, and closer banking cooperation.
According to Kyrgyz authorities, the interest shown by British businesses reflects growing international investor attention to Kyrgyzstan and the wider Central Asian region.
