BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, May 14. The Jogorku Kenesh
(Kyrgyz parliament) has approved, in the second reading, a bill on
the ratification of the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement
between the governments of the member states of the Organization of
Turkic States, Trend
reports via the Kyrgyz parliament.
The agreement was signed on November 6, 2024, in Bishkek and is
aimed at strengthening trade relations among member states through
e-commerce, expanding cooperation in the digital economy, and
increasing consumer confidence in digital services.
Lawmakers also approved in the third reading a bill on the
ratification of financing agreements between Kyrgyzstan and the
International Development Association for additional funding under
the “Education for the Future” project.
The agreements, signed in Washington on October 14, 2025,
include a $4.36 million concessional loan and a $2 million grant
for the project.
The initiative is aimed at supporting Kyrgyzstan’s preschool
education system, with a focus on increasing access to early
childhood education and piloting a public-private partnership model
in the sector.
The total project value stands at $6.36 million. The loan will
be provided for 50 years, including a 10-year grace period, at a
zero-percent interest rate.
