Kyrgyzstan signs $2.32 billion in framework agreements over nine months
In January–September 2026, Kyrgyzstan signed framework agreements totaling $2.32 billion with international partners. This was reported by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh following an offsite meeting of a parliamentary committee held on November 13 in the village of Kara-Oi, Issyk-Kul region.
Deputies of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration heard reports from relevant agencies on the implementation of public investment projects in energy and social infrastructure.
Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov stated that Kyrgyzstan concluded agreements, in particular, with the International Development Association and the Asian Development Bank.
In addition, the authorities are preparing an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Energy investment projects
At the meeting, lawmakers reviewed progress on the construction of Kambar-Ata-1 HPP. According to presented data, the design capacity of the plant will be 1,880 MW, and the average annual generation will reach 6 billion kWh of electricity.
The project feasibility study was approved on June 5, 2026. Kyrgyzstan continues negotiations with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on an intergovernmental agreement for joint project implementation.
Deputies were also presented with the Renewable Energy Development project worth $80.2 million and the iFIRST project with a confirmed climate finance volume of $35 million.
The iFIRST funds provide for disbursements upon the achievement and independent verification of greenhouse gas emission reduction results. As reported by Economist.kg, the project's total funding could increase up to $50 million subject to meeting additional conditions.
The Ministry of Energy also presented results of distribution network modernization. A total of 844,070 automated electricity metering system (ASKUE) meters have been installed in Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry, electricity losses in the networks dropped from 11.67% in 2024 to 8.12% in 2026.
Education project financing
In the education sector, Kyrgyzstan is implementing five projects totaling $110.06 million. They are supported by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and the Global Partnership for Education.
Representative of the Ministry of Education Ruslan Sadyrbaev briefed deputies on the results of the "Education for the Future" project, which has already received $45.13 million.
Under the project, 499 preschool facilities were renovated and 679 groups were established. Schools received 25,368 computers, and more than 36,000 teachers underwent digital literacy training.
During the offsite meeting, deputies also reviewed challenges in the implementation of state investment projects and measures to improve the efficiency of utilizing mobilized funds.
