BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, September 17. The UK
ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Nicholas Bowler, has called on British
businesses to take advantage of the country’s underinvested but
promising market, the ambassador wrote on his social media account,
Trend reports.
He noted that earlier this week, a trade mission of British
mining companies visited Bishkek, meeting with Kyrgyz government
officials and local businesses to explore potential
partnerships.
Bowler pointed out that several UK firms, including Dints
International, Datamine, and Paterson & Cooke, are already
operating in Kyrgyzstan, bringing advanced technologies and
services to boost productivity in the mining sector. He added that
the UK is working with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to develop and
implement the country’s first Critical Minerals Strategy.
Mining is a key focus of Kyrgyzstan’s new National Development
Strategy. Kyrgyzstan has significant potential to become a major
player in the global supply chain, as critical minerals are
essential for manufacturing high-tech devices and advancing
renewable energy technologies. To unlock this potential, the
country needs a long-term mining strategy and roadmap aligned with
its national development goals to maximize value, create jobs, and
diversify trade partners.
