Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, is on a working visit to Russia from 17 to 19 June, where he is taking part in an international conference dedicated to strengthening cultural ties and developing creative initiatives. The event is expected to include discussions on cooperation and the expansion of collaboration in the cultural and humanitarian spheres.
The Prime Minister’s visit is taking place against the backdrop of ongoing dialogue between Bishkek and Moscow on trade, investment, industrial cooperation and the implementation of infrastructure projects. Russia remains one of Kyrgyzstan’s key economic partners; however, trends in certain indicators highlight the need to expand cooperation into new areas.
According to data from the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, in January–February 2026, trade turnover between the two countries amounted to $551.5 million, which is 2.7% less than the figure for the same period last year. The value of Russian exports to Kyrgyzstan reached $452.1 million, an increase of 0.6 per cent, whilst Kyrgyzstan’s exports to Russia amounted to $99.3 million, a decrease of 15.1 per cent.
Earlier, Daniyar Amangeldiev, First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, noted that Russia remains a strategic partner of the republic; Kyrgyzstan’s total foreign trade stands at around $16 billion, of which approximately $5 billion is with Russia. According to him, further growth in m
