AmCham to Celebrate 20 Years of Work in Kyrgyzstan

The American Chamber of Commerce will mark its 20th anniversary on 20 November. To celebrate this milestone, it will host the AmCham 20th Anniversary GALA. The event will bring together representatives from the business community, government bodies, the diplomatic corps and international organisations, and will be held under the motto ‘Through partnership to success!’. This was announced by Altynay Asanova, Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Over the past two decades, AmCham has become an association of companies operating in various sectors of Kyrgyzstan’s economy. Today, it comprises 94 companies and organizations, including commercial banks, industrial enterprises, construction companies, and international auditing and consulting firms.

The Chamber’s expanding presence in the country’s economy is reflected in the performance metrics of its members. For instance, 41 companies operate in manufacturing, construction, trade, and the financial sector. These four sectors account for 47.3% of Kyrgyzstan’s GDP—or 935.4 billion KGS—based solely on 2025 figures.

AmCham members also hold a significant share in the banking system. Eight of the country’s 21 commercial banks are members of the Chamber. Specifically, Bakai Bank and Optima Bank issued loans totaling 82.7 billion KGS in 2025. This represents 17.3% of the aggregate loan portfolio of Kyrgyzstan’s banks.

Chamber member companies are also among the largest taxpayers. At least 17 members are on the list of the country’s largest taxpayers. Coca-Cola Bishkek Bottlers, RG Brands Kyrgyzstan, and “Abdyš-Ata” collectively paid 4.3 billion KGS in taxes to the budget for 2023.

In addition to tax contributions and financial performance, AmCham members are developing local manufacturing, creating formal jobs, implementing international management standards, and investing in professional training.

Thus, over the past 20 years, the chamber has expanded the representation of companies across various sectors of the economy. Today, its members operate in industries that account for a significant portion of Kyrgyzstan’s GDP, participate in lending to businesses and the public, and rank among the country’s largest taxpayers.

Details and the event program are published on the official website AmCham 20th Anniversary.