Budgetary allocations of 98 million som have been made to ensure the operation of the Bedel road checkpoint. This was announced by the Ministry of Finance in an explanatory note to the draft of the 2026 adjusted republican budget.
Project details and contractor
The funds are intended for the installation of a fiber-optic communication line. ElKat LLC will serve as the contractor for the works.
Context
The Bedel road checkpoint on the border with China was opened in September 2024 under a simplified regime using temporary infrastructure. According to the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, the joint implementation of customs and border infrastructure that meets international standards is planned through 2027.
