MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. Trade in agricultural products and food between Russia and Kyrgyzstan has increased by nearly a quarter since the beginning of 2026, the office of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev reported following his working meeting with Kyrgyz Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov.
"Agriculture is one of the key areas of cooperation. Since the beginning of this year, trade in agricultural products and food has increased by nearly a quarter. Supplies of Russian mineral fertilizers to Kyrgyzstan are also growing. At the same time, there is potential to increase exports of Russian oils and fats, confectionery products, wheat, sugar, and poultry meat. In addition, cooperation is expanding in other areas, including science and education, breeding, and digitalization," the statement said.
The meeting participants also separately discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in veterinary and phytosanitary supervision. Environmental cooperation was another item on the agenda.
"Relations between the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic have traditionally been friendly and allied in nature. Russia is one of Kyrgyzstan’s leading trading partners. Our country is also among the largest investors in the republic’s economy. We are committed to further developing trade and economic relations," Patrushev said, according to the statement.