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07/17/2026, 16:58Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov held talks with the management of US investment bank Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. in New York. The parties discussed prospects for attracting investment and enabling Kyrgyz companies to enter international capital markets.
The meeting took place at the office of Oppenheimer & Co. and was attended by Robert (Rob) S. Lowenthal, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., Max Lamy, CEO of Oppenheimer Europe Ltd., and Farhod Inogambaev, Managing Director for Emerging Markets within Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.’s investment banking division.
During the meeting, Bakyt Sydykov presented key indicators of Kyrgyzstan’s socio-economic development and outlined the implementation of major national infrastructure projects in the energy, tourism and transport sectors.
The Minister also highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at improving the investment climate and creating favorable conditions for business development. The sides discussed compliance with international sanctions requirements, efforts to improve Kyrgyzstan’s sovereign credit rating by international rating agencies, including S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings, as well as strengthening confidence among global investors.
Special attention was paid to the development of mechanisms for bringing Kyrgyz companies to international capital markets. Sydykov noted the successful placement of Eurobonds by OJSC Eldik Bank, describing the deal as an important indicator of growing international investor confidence in Kyrgyzstan’s financial sector.
Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in further cooperation in attracting investment, developing financing mechanisms and implementing joint initiatives aimed at expanding the presence of Kyrgyz businesses in global capital markets.
