Kyrgyzstan Chairs the ESCAP UN Paperless Trade Cou,Today, 8 June 2026, in Bangkok (Kingdom of Thailand), the fifth session of the Council on Paperless Trade under the Framework Agreement on Facilitatio,Kyrgyzstan Chairs the ESCAP UN Paperless Trade Council for the Third Consecutive Time,

Today, 8 June 2026, in Bangkok (Kingdom of Thailand), the fifth session of the Council on Paperless Trade under the Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) commenced, with the participation of member States of the Agreement. The Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sultan Akhmatov, is participating in the event.

In accordance with the agenda, elections for the leadership of the Council were held. As a result of the voting, the Kyrgyz Republic was re-elected for the third consecutive term as Chair of the Paperless Trade Council. This reflects the high level of trust among member States and recognition of the country’s consistent reforms in simplifying trade procedures, digitalising processes, and developing paperless trade. Mongolia was elected as Vice-Chair of the Council.

It should be noted that the Council is the highest governing body of the UN ESCAP Framework Agreement and plays a key role in promoting the digital transformation of trade processes, strengthening regional cooperation, and developing efficient mechanisms for the cross-border exchange of trade documents.

During the session, the Kyrgyz delegation delivered a statement divsenting the achievements of the Kyrgyz Republic in simplifying trade procedures, introducing digital solutions, and developing the national paperless trade infrastructure. Particular attention was given to ongoing reforms aimed at increasing transparency, reducing administrative barriers, and accelerating foreign trade operations.

The third consecutive election of the Kyrgyz Republic to such a high-level international leadership position confirms the country’s growing role as one of the regional leaders in advancing paperless trade and the digital transformation of international trade processes. It also reflects the effectiveness of state policy aimed at modernising trade procedures, developing the digital economy, and introducing modern technologies in international trade.

As Chair of the Paperless Trade Council, the Kyrgyz Republic intends to continue actively contributing to the regional digital agenda, promoting modern trade technologies, and strengthening cooperation among Asia-Pacific States. The Kyrgyz Republic reaffirms its readiness to act as a reliable partner in building an efficient, transparent, and interconnected international trade system based on advanced digital solutions and sustainable development principles.

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The members of the Framework Agreement are Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, the Islamic Republic of Iran, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, and the Kingdom of Thailand.

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