BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 22. Adylbek
Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the
Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, conducted a meeting to
assess the implementation and commissioning of 113 industrial
facilities scheduled for launch this year, Trend reports via the press
service of the nation's Cabinet of Ministers.
During the session, participants conducted a detailed review of
the principal obstacles delaying the timely operationalization of
several enterprises. Key issues identified included delays in land
reclassification procedures, challenges in connecting engineering
infrastructure such as electricity and water supply systems, and
bureaucratic impediments in securing necessary permits and
approvals.
Kasymaliev emphasized that the successful launch of these
facilities represents a strategic priority for Kyrgyzstan’s
economic development, as it is expected to generate thousands of
new jobs across the regions and augment tax revenues to the state
budget.
Addressing heads of government agencies and presidential
plenipotentiary representatives from the regions, Kasymaliev
underscored the urgent need for a fundamental reform in approaches
to investor engagement, stressing that streamlined processes and
proactive support are essential to ensure the timely execution of
industrial projects.
"Investor support and facilitation must be systematic at all
levels - from local municipal authorities to the Cabinet of
Ministers. This applies not only to these 113 projects. Any
investor willing to invest capital in Kyrgyzstan must feel genuine
state support. There must be no passing the buck or delays at the
local level. If an investor has a problem, it becomes your personal
responsibility to resolve it," he said.
Furthermore, he added that the state apparatus must function as
a unified mechanism for attracting and protecting investment.
Following the meeting, Adylbek Kasymaliev issued a number of
instructions to relevant ministries and local authorities to
eliminate all existing obstacles for each of the 113 projects as
soon as possible, stressing that failure to meet deadlines will
result in personal disciplinary responsibility.