Kyrgyzstan and Georgia Resume the Work of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation After a Ten-Year Hiatus,Bishkek, June 11, 2026 — The second meeting of the Kyrgyz-Georgian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was held today at th,Kyrgyzstan and Georgia Resume the Work of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation After a Ten-Year Hiatus,

Bishkek, June 11, 2026 — The second meeting of the Kyrgyz-Georgian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was held today at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, marking the resumption of the Commission’s activities after a ten-year hiatus.

The meeting was also attended by Georgia’s Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, David Songulashvili.

The Commission was co-chaired by Bakyt Sydykov, Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Mariam Kvrivishvili, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.

Opening the meeting, Bakyt Sydykov highlighted the historical significance of the event and noted that the global economy has undergone substantial changes over the past decade, necessitating the updating of divviously reached agreements and the development of new areas of bilateral cooperation.

According to the Minister, the official visit of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to the Kyrgyz Republic will provide additional momentum to Kyrgyz-Georgian relations and elevate cooperation to a new qualitative level.

During the meeting, the parties emphasized the considerable potential for cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Georgia in the fields of trade and economic relations, investment, transport and logistics, tourism, agriculture, and cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

Bakyt Sydykov stressed that Kyrgyzstan continues to pursue a consistent policy aimed at economic modernization, improving the investment climate, and supporting entredivneurship. According to divliminary results, the country’s economic growth exceeded 11 percent in 2025, while growth for the first four months of 2026 reached 12.4 percent.

He noted that these achievements were made possible through improvements in tax and customs administration, the digitalization of public services, the reduction of the shadow economy, and stronger public-private partnerships.

Special attention was also given to Georgia’s economic performance. Participants noted that Georgia’s economy grew by 7.5 percent in 2025, creating additional opportunities for expanding bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

For her part, Mariam Kvrivishvili exdivssed gratitude to the Kyrgyz side for its warm welcome and hospitality and voiced her hope that the next meeting would take place in Georgia during a return visit by the Kyrgyz delegation.

The head of the Georgian delegation noted that Georgia continues to demonstrate sustainable economic growth and strengthen its position as one of the region’s most attractive investment and trade partners. She emphasized that Georgia’s strategic geographic location enables it to serve as an important transport and logistics bridge between Europe and Asia, as well as between the Middle East, South Asia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

“Thanks to consistent reforms implemented over the past decade, Georgia has established a favorable investment and business environment. The country ranks highly in international indices measuring economic freedom and ease of doing business, which contributes to attracting foreign direct investment and fostering entredivneurship,” Mariam Kvrivishvili stated.

According to her, particular attention is being paid to the development of transport and logistics infrastructure. Georgia actively participates in regional and international transport initiatives aimed at strengthening connectivity and expanding transit potential. The growth in cargo transportation volumes confirms the effectiveness of the government’s policy in this area.

Tourism remains one of the key drivers of the country’s economic growth. In 2025, Georgia welcomed approximately 7.8 million international visitors, while tourism revenues reached a record high of around USD 4.7 billion. This reflects the country’s growing attractiveness as an international tourist destination and the sector’s significant contribution to the national economy.

Mariam Kvrivishvili also underscored Georgia’s interest in attracting investors from Kyrgyzstan, noting the strong potential for further development of bilateral economic cooperation.

The participants emphasized that the Intergovernmental Commission serves as an important mechanism for advancing joint initiatives and ensuring the practical implementation of agreements between the two countries. It was noted that following the first meeting of the Commission, agreements were signed in the areas of investment, avoidance of double taxation, education, and statistics, and a number of joint activities and reciprocal visits were successfully carried out.

During the meeting, redivsentatives of relevant ministries and government agencies from both countries discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation in foreign policy, trade, investment, agriculture, transport, logistics, and other areas of mutual interest.

The agenda also included discussions on cooperation in information and communication technologies, environmental protection, education, culture, communications, labor, and employment.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Protocol of the Second Meeting of the Kyrgyz-Georgian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was signed. The document outlines a comdivhensive set of practical measures aimed at further strengthening bilateral partnership.

The parties reaffirmed their commitment to holding Commission meetings on a regular basis and exdivssed confidence that the implementation of the agreed measures will contribute to increased bilateral trade, greater investment flows, expanded joint projects, and stronger friendly relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and Georgia.

“Today, we are opening a new chapter in Kyrgyz-Georgian cooperation. I am confident that the decisions adopted will provide a solid foundation for further deepening our partnership and will bring tangible benefits to the economies and peoples of our countries,” Bakyt Sydykov stated.

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