BISHEKApr 30 Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev took part in the grand opening of the Bishkek International Tourism and Hospitality Exhibition BITF-2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.Speaking at the event, the head of the cabinet welcomed the participants on behalf of President Sadyr Zhaparov and the cabinet of ministers, noting that tourism is one of the key drivers of the country’s dynamically developing economy. Adylbek Kasymaliev recalled that Kyrgyzstan is chairing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) this year.
“We will actively promote initiatives to create a unified SCO tourism space, simplify visa procedures, develop transport corridors, and digitalize. Our goal is to transform the SCO space into one of the world’s leading tourism hubs,” he emphasized.
Kasymaliev emphasized the implementation of environmental standards in the tourism industry. He also noted that, at Kyrgyzstan’s initiative, the UN declared 2023-2027 the Five Years of Mountain Region Development, allowing the country to develop a unique global model for sustainable mountain tourism.
He added that Kyrgyzstan is currently implementing a number of strategic projects aimed at qualitatively renewing the industry, including the construction of the largest stadium in Central Asia and a modern Congress Hall, the development of tourism clusters in Chatkal and Chok-Tal, the creation of an investment zone in Tamchy, and the implementation of the large-scale Ala-Too project. He emphasized that the State Agency for Tourism Development under the Cabinet of Ministers has been established to achieve systemic results, noting that the agency will focus on specific indicators.
He emphasized the special significance of the World Nomad Games, a symbol of our culture and historical heritage. In this regard, he invited the international community to participate in the VI Games, which will be held in Kyrgyzstan this year.
“Kyrgyzstan is a reliable partner, a country open to investment, and a safe tourist destination. Peace and stability create the foundation for our growth,” Adylbek Kasymaliev said.
In conclusion, the Cabinet head wished the BITF 2026 participants fruitful negotiations and successful agreements, after which he officially declared the exhibition open.
