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11/05/2026, 12:11Around 20 per cent of Central Asia’s 384 critical mineral deposits are located in Kyrgyzstan. This was stated by Speaker Saidikram Niyazkhodzhaev at a regional forum on industrial production.
According to him, this resource potential opens up opportunities for the development of industrial cooperation among countries in the region. Among the priorities are the joint processing of raw materials, the creation of new production facilities, attracting investment and the introduction of modern technologies.
Niyazkhodzhaev also proposed moving from conventional bilateral trade to the joint production of finished goods and the formation of cross-border production chains.
He made a special mention of the cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Following the Kyrgyz-Uzbek business forum, the parties reached agreements on joint projects worth over $1.6 billion. There are also plans to implement 52 investment projects worth $540 million.
According to the speaker, the development of industrial partnerships will enable the countries of Central Asia to create jobs, attract investment and strengthen their positions in international markets.
