Ulukbek Maripov briefs Turkish businessmen on created conditions for investors

Bishkek, Sept. 10, 2021 /Kabar/. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Ulukbek Maripov and Vice President of Turkey Fuat Oktay took part in a consultative meeting with Turkish businessmen within the framework of the X meeting of the Intergovernmental Kyrgyz-Turkish Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. During the event, which was attended by over 30 Turkish entrepreneurs, issues of strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation between the business structures of the two countries and the implementation of new joint investment projects in the Kyrgyz Republic were discussed. Ulukbek Maripov spoke about the conditions created for investors and measures to increase the investment attractiveness of the country. “The Republic of Turkey is one of the main trade and investment partners of the Kyrgyz Republic. Today, our country is ready to make every effort to develop and strengthen relations with the Republic of Turkey in various fields,” said Ulukbek Maripov. The chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers informed that the President of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted a number of important decisions aimed at creating the necessary conditions for a favorable investment climate in the country. In particular, the moratorium on inspections of business entities has been extended until 2022, and the Anti-Corruption Business Council has been created. In addition, a document was adopted on the protection of property and support for entrepreneurs and investors. Turkish businessmen, including those working in the Kyrgyz Republic for many years, shared their ideas on investment cooperation, and also raised topical and problematic issues on doing business in the republic. Ulukbek Maripov invited Turkish companies to invest in the Kyrgyz Republic, especially in priority sectors of the economy such as energy, industry, agriculture, tourism, mining and healthcare.