Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliyev took part in the 14th meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council in narrow and expanded formats in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan).

An exchange of views took place on topical issues of bilateral interaction. Attention was focused on implementing the tasks set by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to further deepen bilateral cooperation in priority areas, including trade and economy, the agro-industrial complex, water management, transport and transit, the space sector, aviation, digitalization, and cultural and humanitarian relations.

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov noted that Kyrgyzstan is a friendly neighbor, a fraternal nation, and an important trade and economic partner. A steady growth in mutual trade is observed. Achieving the goal set by the heads of state to increase trade turnover to $3 billion will be facilitated by the launch of a border industrial trade and logistics complex and the deepening of cooperation in basic sectors of the economy.

“Thanks to joint efforts and the direct support of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov, allied relations between our countries have reached a new level. Our goal is to fully accomplish all the tasks set by the heads of our states. To further boost trade, it is necessary to develop cooperation in the transport and transit sector, agriculture, and other sectors of the economy. For our part, we confirm our readiness to further expand interaction across the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation,” Olzhas Bektenov emphasized.

“We observe with satisfaction the reforms being carried out in the Republic of Kazakhstan aimed at building a Strong state with a developed economy, social, and cultural spheres. Our fraternal countries are united by centuries-old historical, spiritual, and fraternal ties, which serve as a solid foundation for fully realizing the entire potential of bilateral cooperation. In recent years, based on the trusting relations of our heads of state, cooperation between our countries has reached a new level. Our relations in the political, trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian, and other spheres are developing constructively,” Adylbek Kasymaliyev noted.

Attention was paid to issues of rational use of water resources and environmental protection. Further cooperation within the framework of the Program for Operational Exchange of Hydrometeorological Data, signed in February of this year in Astana, was discussed. Work on improving the legal framework and the operation of interstate water management facilities was also reviewed.

In the agro-industrial complex, positive dynamics are recorded, with the volume of mutual trade growing by 41.5% to over $500 million following the results of 2025. In accordance with the Roadmap, Kazakhstan intends to expand the product range and supplies of agricultural products to Kyrgyzstan, including grains, oilseeds, oil cake, sunflower oil, ice cream, and other items.

In the transit and transport sector, growth in railway and road freight transport volumes was recorded. Currently, an electronic exchange of permits has been implemented at the common border, an increase in their number to 5 thousand units has been agreed upon, and step-by-step modernization of 8 road checkpoints is underway. In aviation, the number of regular flights grew by 19% and reached 19 per week, stimulating business and tourism ties.

The existing potential for cooperation in digitalization and artificial intelligence was noted. As part of the declared Year of Digitalization in Kazakhstan and the Digital Qazaqstan strategy until 2029, the country is actively developing digital infrastructure, introducing AI technologies, and scaling digital solutions in public administration and the economy. Prospects for exchanging satellite data and developing regional cooperation in the space industry were discussed.

In the cultural and humanitarian sphere, a rich agenda of past and planned events was noted, including the 4th Congress of Museums of Kazakhstan, the 2nd International Vocal Competition named after Roza Baglanova, the 4th Kazakh-Kyrgyz Youth Forum "Digital Nomads: Sana & Future", as well as mutual Film Days.

Following the meeting, the final Protocol of the 14th meeting of the Kazakh-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Council was signed. The parties confirmed their readiness for the practical implementation of the agreements reached to strengthen ties between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and ensure the sustainable development of the entire region.

As part of the official visit of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Ata-Beyit Memorial Complex and the monument to Aitmatov.

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