BISHKEK - On April 27, Kyrgyzstan held a working meeting on international sanctions following the imposition of the first direct restrictions by the European Union, which affected certain exports to the country and a number of Kyrgyz companies, Akchabar.kg reports.
The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev and attended by representatives of government agencies and relevant departments. Participants discussed the current sanctions situation, potential economic risks, and measures to mitigate the negative impacts.
According to the government, the departments reported on steps to comply with international obligations, increase the transparency of foreign economic activity, and strengthen controls over export and import operations. Particular attention was paid to dialogue with Western partners.
Following the meeting, government agencies were instructed to prepare comprehensive proposals to minimize damage and work toward removing Kyrgyz companies from sanctions lists.
Previously, as part of the 20th EU sanctions package, restrictions affected the supply of a number of goods to Kyrgyzstan, including CNC machine tools and radio equipment. Additionally, measures were taken against Keremet Bank, Kapital Bank, and the Bishkek-registered crypto company TengriCoin.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 27, 2026