Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

During the meeting, TOBB/DEİK President Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the establishment of the arbitration council in Kyrgyzstan would make investments more appealing.

Touching on the subject of establishing an Organized Industry Zone (OIZ) in Kyrgyzstan, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they could benefit from Turkey’s experiences.

Stating that they request that attaining work permits be made easier, the TOBB President said that building contractors could be of great beneficence in Kyrgyzstan.

- Atambayev’s invitation to invest in Kyrgyzstan

During his speech, Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev stated that they viewed Turkey as an elder brother and emphasized the importance of the Turkish Union.

Stating that Turkey has good relations with Russia but should aspire for better, Atambayev said that Kyrgyzstan will sign a customs union agreement with Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus making investments in Kyrgyzstan a good opportunity for reaching the markets of these countries.

Stating that Kyrgyzstan is a region rich in mines and rivers, Atambayev invited Turkish businessmen to invest in the establishment of hydroelectric energy plants and in the field of telecommunication in Kyrgyzstan.

The Kyrgyz President Atambayev stated that they are working to promote investments in Kyrgyzstan by fighting briber and providing a more transparent work environment.

- “We want to promote investment opportunities in Kyrgyzstan”

DEİK Turkish – Kyrgyz Business Council President Atilla D. Yerlikaya stated that they want to promote investment opportunities in Kyrgyzstan and plan to hold meetings in 5-6 provinces for this reason.

The meeting was attended by Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev, TOBB/DEİK President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Kyrgyzstan Deputy Prime Minister Coomart Otorbayev, TOBB Young Entrepreneurs Council President Ali Sabancı, DEİK Türk – Kyrgyz Business Council Atilla D. Yerlikaya and businessmen.
​