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5 Jun 2026

Belarus intends to expand bilateral cooperation with Kyrgyzstan

MINSK, 5 June (BelTA) - Belarus intends to further develop mutual trade and cooperation with Kyrgyzstan, Belarus’ Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin said during a meeting with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev on 5 June, BelTA has learned.

“The foundation of our interaction has traditionally been the trade and economic area. Despite external challenges, mutual trade continues to maintain strong momentum. Our task is to consolidate this trend and ensure its sustainable development, including by expanding the range of traded goods and deepening cooperative ties. Belarus is ready to intensify participation in joint projects, relying on the complementarity of our economies and the advantages of EAEU membership. I am confident that these projects represent the future. Kyrgyzstan has production facilities and human resources. We are ready to share technologies and organize internships for specialists from Kyrgyzstan at relevant enterprises in Belarus. The newly established subcommission on the manufacturing industry must identify bottlenecks that hinder cooperation in industrial cooperation and determine the most viable projects. Successful implementation of such projects is possible with state-level interest and the creation of favorable conditions for national producers,” Aleksandr Turchin said.

According to him, at this stage the most promising area is joint production of power transformers. “As we understand, the issues of modernizing and renewing Kyrgyzstan’s energy infrastructure are quite pressing, and there is a high demand for the necessary equipment. A great deal of work has already been done. Given the relevance of the project, efforts must be concentrated on launching it as soon as possible,” the prime minister noted.

He cited the long-standing cooperation with Avtomash-Radiator as a successful example of industrial interaction. The company supplies radiators to Belarusian engineering flagships while also promoting Belarusian machinery on the Kyrgyz market.

“For various reasons, supplies of Belarusian mining equipment to Kyrgyzstan have not been carried out for a long time. We hope that our heavy-duty machines will be in demand at the development sites of mineral deposits, of which Kyrgyzstan is so rich. We understand that one of the key issues when purchasing mining equipment is the financial terms of the deal. For large-scale purchases, it is possible to attract Belarusian credit resources on favorable terms,” the Belarusian head of government said.

Belarus also aims to intensify cooperation with Kyrgyzstan in the construction sector. Aleksandr Turchin highlighted the successful cooperation between the two countries in housing and utilities services.

Mutual trade in food products remains an important area. “We welcome the development in Bishkek of a network of specialized retail outlets selling Belarusian food products. At the same time, we support increasing supplies of Kyrgyz agricultural products to the Belarusian market,” the prime minister noted.

The Belarusian side also sees potential in deepening cooperation in animal husbandry, including breeding work, and in seed production. “Kyrgyz livestock farmers are already actively using Belarusian veterinary products. We hope to diversify their range by bringing new Belarusian manufacturers to the Kyrgyz market. During Soviet times, our republics successfully cooperated in seed production. Kyrgyzstan’s climate allows for the cultivation of high-quality sugar beet and alfalfa seeds, which are in demand among our farmers. We should return to this practice if it is beneficial for both sides,” Aleksandr Turchin added.

Great importance is also attached to the development of humanitarian ties. “We are grateful to the Kyrgyz side for inviting us to participate in the World Nomad Games. We confirm that a Belarusian team will take part in this major international event,” the prime minister said.
Aleksandr Turchin is currently paying an official visit to Kyrgyzstan. In the long history of diplomatic relations between the two states, this is the first official visit of a Belarusian head of government. “This is a landmark event that reflects our mutual readiness to bring bilateral relations to a brand new level. We view today’s meeting as a consistent continuation of the agreements previously reached in Minsk and as confirmation of our shared interest in deepening Belarus-Kyrgyzstan cooperation. On the bilateral track, it is important to ensure regular contacts and a focus on concrete results,” Aleksandr Turchin emphasized.

Belarus and Kyrgyzstan interact regularly within the EAEU and CIS platforms, where constructive and substantive dialogue has been established. “We also attach great importance to coordination within the SCO, especially given Kyrgyzstan’s current chairmanship. We expect further strengthening of cooperation within the organization in key areas. We continue active joint work at the UN. I am convinced that your country’s participation in the work of the UN Security Council will contribute to strengthening collective efforts to prevent conflicts, maintain international security, and promote a just and sustainable world order,” Aleksandr Turchin concluded.