$150 million deal signed at SCO business forum in Bishkek

A total of 12 investment and trade agreements worth $150 million were signed at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) business forum held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Scraper SystemJune 25, 2026, 06:17 PM

$150 million deal signed at SCO business forum in Bishkek

Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, hosted a business forum under the theme "Kyrgyzstan - The Heart of Eurasia," with the participation of member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). A total of 12 investment and trade agreements worth $150 million were signed during the forum.

The event, organized by the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, was attended by over 600 people, including investors, business representatives, officials from international financial institutions, and experts.

Strategic role of the SCO emphasized

Speaking at the forum's opening, Daniyar Amangeldiyev, First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, said that a series of measures are being implemented during his country's SCO presidency in 2025-2026 to strengthen business ties and remove infrastructure barriers.

Highlighting the strategic role of the SCO in the global economy, Amangeldiyev stated: "SCO member states bring together 10 countries with a population exceeding 3.5 billion and a total gross domestic product of $33 trillion, forming one of the largest centers of the world economy. Our countries also provide 38 percent of the world's agricultural production."

Noting that the trade volume between Kyrgyzstan and SCO countries has more than doubled in the last four years, Amangeldiyev proposed focusing on areas such as digital trade, green energy, transportation, logistics, and infrastructure for sustainable development.

Historic growth in Kyrgyzstan's economy

Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, emphasized that reforms carried out under the leadership of President Sadyr Japarov have ensured stable economic growth and high investment activity. Sabirov noted that the country has achieved one of the highest growth rates in the region.

Sabirov shared the following economic data: "As of the end of 2025, economic growth exceeded 11 percent, and the gross domestic product reached 1.9 trillion soms, or approximately $21.7 billion, for the first time in history. The volume of foreign direct investment increased by more than 27 percent, surpassing $1.3 billion. Over the last three years, we have signed agreements with a total investment portfolio exceeding $23 billion. Additionally, 90 projects worth 434 billion soms, or approximately $4.9 billion, are being successfully implemented under the public-private partnership framework."

Messages of regional cooperation

Temir Sariyev, head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, stated that the organization should become a driving force for shared prosperity and highlighted the potential of member countries. Sariyev listed the strengths of the region's countries and expressed that Kyrgyzstan is ready to attract new ideas, investments, and business projects.

Piao Yanfan, Deputy Secretary-General of the SCO, recalled the organization's contribution to regional peace, stability, and the well-being of peoples, expressing the hope that the forum would result in concrete agreements for business representatives.

Within the framework of the forum, 12 agreements were signed, including memorandums of understanding and letters of intent. It was reported that an SCO industrial and investment exhibition will open in Bishkek tomorrow as part of the event.

$150 million deal signed at SCO business forum in Bishkek

A total of 12 investment and trade agreements worth $150 million were signed at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) business forum held in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.