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11/05/2026, 15:16Today, 5 November, as part of the Regional Industrial Development Forum, a trilateral agreement was signed to finance a project to establish an integrated agri-food park in Kyrgyzstan.
The event was attended by Mirbek Duishayev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and the Processing Industry. The Eurasian Development Bank will provide financial support for the project amounting to $370,509. The agreement was concluded with the participation of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).
As part of the project, it is planned to prepare a preliminary feasibility study for the creation of the agri-food park, determine the optimal model for its development, and draw up a strategy for attracting investment. The initiative aims to develop the processing of agricultural produce and attract investment into the country’s agro-industrial sector.
During the forum, Deputy Minister Mirbek Duishayev also held a bilateral meeting with UNIDO Deputy Director-General Marina Ponti and a delegation from the organisation.
During the meeting, the parties discussed cooperation within the framework of the UNIDO Country Partnership Programme for 2025–2029, the development of the processing industry, the creation of agro-industrial clusters, the development of value chains in aquaculture and fisheries, the introduction of modern technologies, and the attraction of international investment.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in promoting joint projects, strengthening their partnership and expanding practical cooperation with a view to developing the agro-industrial sector.
