Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymalyjev: Kyrgyzstan’s Trade with SCO Countries Grown 3.5 Times Between 2020–2024

Prime Minister and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliyev took part in the 24th expanded meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO countries. In his speech, he outlined the priorities of Kyrgyzstan's presidency, noting the strengthening of the organization's international authority and the development of its role in the global economy.

The key areas are the simplification of trade procedures and the development of infrastructure. Kasymaliyev said that the digitization of customs and the introduction of the “Smart Customs” system had reduced the time it takes to release goods from 5 hours to 1 hour. He also highlighted the implementation of major transport projects: the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, the Barskoon-Bedel-Aksu highway, and the expansion of air traffic, including the launch of a second air corridor with China.

In the financial and investment sphere, the Prime Minister supported the transition to settlements in national currencies and proposed the creation of a SCO Development Bank. He noted that between 2020 and 2024, Kyrgyzstan's trade turnover with the countries of the organization grew 3.5 times, and 75% of trade in the first eight months of this year was with KGS countries. Following the meeting, the Council of Heads of Government adopted the relevant decisions.