As part of her tour of Central Asian countries, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi visited Kyrgyzstan, where she held talks with President Sadyr Japarov. The visit of the head of the international financial institution underscores the bank's growing interest in the region's strategic hubs, 24.kg reports.
The main topic of the meeting was the AIIB's participation in two major projects of significance for all of Central Asia:
Kambar-Ata Hydroelectric Power Station-1: Sadyr Japarov emphasized the need to address electricity shortages and modernize the energy system. The AIIB confirmed its readiness to explore the possibility of financing this strategic station.
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway: A project designed to unlock the region's transit potential. The parties discussed specific proposals for the bank's participation in this logistics route.
President Japarov emphasized that industrialization and the creation of high-value-added industries remain a state policy priority.
"Kyrgyzstan is one of the AIIB's founding countries and our strategic partner. We are ready to continue funding current initiatives and consider new, large-scale ones," said Zou Jiayi.
The AIIB head's visit to Bishkek was part of a broader program to strengthen ties with Central Asian states, aimed at supporting sustainable infrastructure and increasing the competitiveness of regional economies.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
February 12, 2026