During bilateral meetings held on November 9–10, 2026, the central banks of the two countries discussed the modernization of payment infrastructure and the implementation of modern digital technologies. According to the press service of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR), the key topics were the development of cashless settlements and the resilience of the financial sector to technological threats.
Digital Technologies and Payment Infrastructure
As part of a working visit by a delegation from the National Bank of Tajikistan, led by Deputy Chairperson Ziyoratsho Gulomzoda, the parties reviewed issues regarding the improvement of banking supervision. Special attention was paid to the implementation of state programs for the development of payment systems and the introduction of new financial solutions.
The Tajik delegation also reviewed the operations of CJSC Interbank Processing Center and current projects in Kyrgyzstan, including the development of the Elkart national payment system, the implementation of the ELQR unified QR code, and the Instant Payment System.
Context
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is the republic's central bank, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bishkek.
