Trade, energy and investment: what Japarov discussed with Putin in Moscow

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on November 11. The heads of state discussed trade and economic relations, energy, industry, the financial sector and education, the presidential administration reported.

The meeting took place as part of Japarov's working visit to Russia, where he took part in a meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council.

The Kyrgyz leader thanked Putin for receiving the delegation and noted the importance of the ongoing dialogue between them for the development of bilateral relations.

During the meeting, Japarov also stated that trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Russia exceeded $4 billion in 2025, and amounted to about $3 billion in the first nine months of 2026.

«A significant contribution to the implementation of joint projects is made by the Kyrgyz-Russian Development Fund, which has financed about 4,000 projects for a total amount of over $1 billion... Direct interaction between the business circles of our countries is also developing. In particular, following the 7th Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum, more than 40 agreements worth a total of $850 million were signed,» Japarov noted.

Putin, in turn, emphasized the significant potential of Kyrgyz-Russian cooperation and expressed Moscow's readiness to expand interaction in key areas.

Following the talks, the leaders confirmed their interest in further strengthening strategic partnership and implementing joint projects.

Earlier, Economist.kg reported that in January–June 2026, mutual trade grew by 36%, and accumulated Russian investments in the economy of Kyrgyzstan exceeded $1.2 billion.

Russian capital accounts for a significant share of the country's investment portfolio. More than 2,000 companies with the participation of investors from Russia operate in the republic, represented in construction, energy, processing and industry.