Kyrgyz president receives Executive Chairman of Japan DX Soji Suzuki

Bishkek, March 15, 2021 / Kabar /. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov received Executive Chairman of the Japan DX compnay Soji Suzuki. The possibility of investment cooperation in the field of extraction of mineral resources and subsoil use was discussed during the meeting, the Kyrgyz president’s press service reported. The head of state noted that Kyrgyzstan is a country rich in mineral resources and investors from many countries of the world work in the mining industry. He said that attracting investment in the mining industry is one of the key issues for Kyrgyzstan, therefore, the country's leadership has a clear position: those who hinder the work of investors will be held accountable, and the rights and property of investors are maximally protected. At the same time, it is important to ensure complete safety in the extraction of minerals using technological developments. Sadyr Zhaparov also stressed that today Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to digitalization, setting the goal of creating the necessary conditions for the provision of affordable and high-quality services to the population. In addition, the president noted the ongoing work to improve digital competence, digitalize education, healthcare, agriculture, and develop e-commerce and high technologies. In this regard, he stressed his interest in close cooperation with Japan in various directions, adopting its advanced experience in the use of modern technologies. For his part, Executive Chairman of Japan DX Soji Suzuki noted that the development of digital technologies is very important for countries such as Kyrgyzstan. According to him, the introduction of the latest systems in the management of mining operations, the so-called "smart subsoil use", will significantly optimize management processes and reduce production costs, as well as strengthen control. Soji Suzuki noted the need to use elements of artificial intelligence, blockchain and cybersecurity, which is an extremely important criterion for investors. He emphasized the company's extensive experience in implementing similar projects in other countries of the world and expressed readiness to assist Kyrgyzstan in the development of this direction. At the end of the meeting, President Sadyr Zhaparov invited Soji Suzuki to invest in other projects, stressing that the doors of Kyrgyzstan are always open for investors.