The head of state emphasized that officials should not wait for requests but should independently identify business problems and assist in solving them, especially if enterprises create new jobs.
The problem of financing the flower business
During the meeting with residents, Kanykei, an entrepreneur from Belovodskoye village, requested support to expand her business. She grows tulips, importing about 1,000,000 bulbs from Holland annually. To scale production, she needs a concessional loan, as commercial banks either refuse loans or offer interest rates of 17–18% per annum.
The entrepreneur noted that with the necessary financing, she would be able to operate year-round. President Sadyr Japarov instructed Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov to find a way to provide a concessional loan for this enterprise.
"On the contrary, you must be the ones to go after those who create jobs"
Context
The meeting took place in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. President Sadyr Japarov and Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov participated in the discussion.
