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06/11/2025, 09:56Against the backdrop of accelerating transformation in Central Asia, Bishkek and Tashkent are betting on strong institutional ties. The working visit of Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev to Uzbekistan was another step toward strengthening regional cooperation.
The reason for the visit was to participate in the IV Tashkent International Investment Forum, but in fact, Kasymaliyev's trip was aimed at establishing new points of contact between the two countries, not only in the economy, but also in politics, transit, and security.
Kasymaliyev's visit began with a tour of the Riverside solar power plant, one of the largest green energy facilities in Central Asia. It has an installed capacity of 200 megawatts, a 25-year agreement with a state-owned company, and a BOOT (build-own-operate-transfer) model. Given that the region is currently facing a shortage of water resources, on which a significant part of the region's electricity generation depends, the search for alternative solutions is no longer a matter for protocol talks.
The head of the cabinet also familiarized himself with Uzbekistan's industrial potential, which was presented at a national exhibition organized as part of the forum. The country's potential was represented by 90 companies from various industries, ranging from petrochemicals to machine building.
In his speech at the investment forum, Kasymaliyev spoke not only on behalf of Kyrgyzstan. He outlined the new geopolitics of the region, highlighting the historic signing of border agreements with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, as well as the launch of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway.
“Kyrgyzstan pays special attention to industrial development and digital transformation. IT companies enjoy preferential treatment, and there are currently 477 residents in the High-Tech Park. As part of the new investment policy, the country's leadership has adopted a new set of regulations aimed at boosting investor confidence, creating a favorable investment climate and business environment, including property protection,” said the head of the Cabinet.
He added that Kyrgyzstan is committed to the idea of deep regional integration, to the idea of transforming the Central Asian region into a zone of prosperity on the Eurasian continent, into a place where major economic projects and initiatives are implemented.
Kasymaliyev met with Uzbekistan's Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov. During the talks, the head of the Cabinet outlined goals for deepening economic cooperation, the water and energy agenda, logistics, and cultural diplomacy. The meeting resulted in the signing of documents ranging from a road map to an updated protocol on interregional cooperation. This broadens the scope of specific agreements.
The first day of Kasymaliyev's visit ended with a meeting with Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. In his conversation with Adylbek Kasymaliyev, the President of Uzbekistan expressed his gratitude for his participation in the Tashkent International Investment Forum and conveyed warm greetings to President Sadyr Zhaparov. The head of the Cabinet, in turn, informed Shavkat Mirziyoyev about the results of the talks with the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan and confirmed that the comprehensive deepening of Kyrgyz-Uzbek relations is in the long-term interests of the two peoples.
