By Alimat Aliyeva
Bakyt Sydykov, Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan,
held a meeting with Kim Gwangjae, Ambassador of the Republic of
Korea to Kyrgyzstan, according to the Ministry of Economy and
Commerce, Azernews reports.
During the meeting, the two parties discussed the current state
of bilateral relations and explored prospects for deepening
economic cooperation.
Minister Sydykov emphasized that the Republic of Korea remains
one of Kyrgyzstan’s priority strategic partners. He briefed
Ambassador Kim on the current economic situation in Kyrgyzstan and
the measures being taken to improve the investment climate and
attract foreign investors.
The discussion highlighted existing formats of cooperation, such
as the Kyrgyz-Korean Intergovernmental Commission on Economic
Cooperation, the Council on Trade and Investment, and the
activities of the Bishkek office of the Global Green Growth
Institute (GGGI). These institutions are central to fostering
collaboration between the two countries.
The parties also underscored the importance of increasing trade
turnover and developing joint ventures, particularly those
targeting foreign markets. Special emphasis was placed on
leveraging Korea’s expertise in innovation and digital technologies
to help modernize key sectors of the Kyrgyz economy, including
agriculture, manufacturing, and information technology.
The potential for expanding cooperation in sustainable
development and green technologies was also discussed, with both
sides recognizing the growing importance of these areas in shaping
future economic growth. The meeting concluded with a mutual
commitment to enhancing bilateral ties and exploring new areas of
collaboration that could benefit both countries.