President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic held high-level talks in Bishkek with a delegation from Rothschild & Co, led by Board Member Arielle Mallerd de Rothschild. The meeting, aimed at expanding cooperation and attracting global capital to Kyrgyzstan’s economy, was confirmed by the Presidential Press Office.
Rothschild & Co — one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious independent financial advisory groups, headquartered in Paris and London — employs 4,200 professionals across 40+ countries. In the U.S. alone, it manages over $5.5 billion in assets, with core expertise in investment banking, asset management, and strategic financial consulting.
Key areas of discussion included:
- Infrastructure development — projects with potential to transform Kyrgyzstan’s economic landscape.
- Energy sector — leveraging the country’s vast hydropower and renewable energy potential.
- Financial modernization — upgrading banking systems, developing capital markets, and accelerating fintech innovation.
- Public finance & privatization — advisory support on sovereign debt optimization and state asset management.
Kyrgyz officials urged Rothschild & Co to assist in improving the country’s investment climate and enhancing its standing in global financial rankings.
The firm expressed strong interest in expanding its footprint in Central Asia and is prepared to explore financing for strategic national projects — contingent on the establishment of a transparent, stable, and investor-friendly regulatory environment.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
Sept. 11, 2025