Kyrgyzstan discusses import of up to 20,000 head of breeding cattle from Russia

Economy DeskNovember 4, 2026

Kyrgyzstan and Russia have discussed a potential supply of up to 20,000 head of high-productivity cattle aimed at strengthening the breeding base and boosting livestock productivity in Kyrgyzstan.

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During the Kyrgyz delegation's working visit to Russia, the parties discussed the possibility of importing breeding cattle. According to the Cabinet of Ministers, the matter concerns the supply of up to 20,000 head of high-productivity cattle from the Russian Federation.

Goals and prospects for cooperation

According to sources, such a supply is intended to help boost productivity across Kyrgyzstan's livestock sector and strengthen its breeding base. The cooperation issues were reviewed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic Erlist Akunbekov and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev.

Areas under discussion

Prospects for expanding cooperation between the two countries
Involving scientific organizations and interested enterprises of both countries

During the meeting, the parties touched on not only the import of cattle but also the broader expansion of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Russia in the fields of livestock and science.