BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 9. Looking ahead to
2026 and beyond, several strategic priorities have been identified
for deepening cooperation between the Organisation for Economic
Сooperation and Development (OECD) and Kyrgyzstan, a representative
of the OECD told Trend.
A representative of the organisation noted that strengthening
trade and transport connectivity remains essential to reduce
barriers, harmonize procedures, and integrate the country more
fully into regional and global markets.
“Expanding work on critical minerals will help ensure
transparent governance and attract responsible investment in this
high-potential sector. Promoting green growth is another key
direction,” the OECD representative said.
Highlighting areas where cooperation with Kyrgyzstan has shown
the most progress, the representative pointed to the digitalisation
of public services and digital trade procedures.
“These efforts have streamlined administrative processes,
improved transparency, and reduced costs for businesses by making
cross-border trade faster and more efficient. Kyrgyzstan is among
the leading reformers in terms of trade facilitation in the Europe
and Central Asia region, according to a recent OECD publication,”
the organisation noted.
Moreover, it was also highlighted that in 2025 the OECD closely
collaborated with partners, including the EU, ADB, EBRD, GIZ, the
World Bank, the IMF, and ITC, to avoid duplication, enhance impact,
and ensure alignment with Kyrgyzstan’s national strategies.
“This cooperation focused on coordinating project activities
with government reforms through regular consultations,
participation in workshops, and the exchange of analytical
materials, ensuring coherence and complementarity of initiatives,”
the OECD concluded.
