The Chuy region is proposing enhanced economic cooperation with Kazakhstan, focusing on establishing joint production facilities and advancing the dairy processing sector. This proposal was put forward by the Presidential Representative in the Chuy region, Elkinbek Ashirbayev, during the interregional cooperation forum between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on October 30th.

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  1. Chuy Region Proposes Joint Dairy and Industrial Projects with Kazakhstan
  2. Chuy region proposes joint production with Kazakhstan. The focus is on dairy processing and expanding economic ties across several sectors.
  3. Economic cooperation areas include joint dairy processing, metallurgy, and the food industry. The goal is to establish clear supply chains and quality standards.
  4. Production Highlights (Jan-Sep 2026): Total Production: 304.3 billion soms; Industrial Output: 98.9 billion soms; Agricultural Output: 12.5% growth
  5. The proposal aims to deepen trade by creating detailed inventories of producers and consumer needs for targeted business meetings.
  6. The Chuy region of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to Kazakhstan the development of joint production initiatives, particularly in the dairy processing sector, during a recent interregional cooperation forum. The discussions also covered expanding mutual supplies and cooperation in metallurgy and the food industry.

Economic Cooperation Areas and Production Data

During the forum, Mr. Ashirbayev highlighted the region's industrial and agricultural output for the period from January to September 2026. He also suggested expanding trade ties by creating lists of producers and buyer needs, followed by targeted meetings between entrepreneurs from both countries.

Production Volume (in billion soms)

304.3Industrial production (Jan-Sep 2026)
98.9Agricultural production (Jan-Sep 2026)

Scope of Proposed Cooperation

Key areas for potential collaboration include: * **Dairy Processing:** Developing joint projects for dairy processing and product packaging, including agreeing on quality standards and supply schedules. * **Industry:** Exploring opportunities in metallurgy, the food industry, manufacturing construction materials, and the light industry. * **Trade Links:** Forming detailed inventories of producers and consumer requirements to facilitate direct business meetings.

Summary Points

The Chuy region proposed joint production and dairy processing with Kazakhstan.

The proposal was made by the Presidential Representative in the Chuy region during a forum on October 30th.

The region's industrial production for Jan-Sep 2026 reached 304.3 billion soms, marking a 12.4% increase.

Agricultural output for the same period amounted to 98.9 billion soms, showing a 12.5% growth.