Speaker Mamataliеv Invited Japanese Business to Invest in Antimony, Silicon, and CKU Railway Logistics

Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliеv held a meeting with leaders of major Japanese companies headed by Takeshi Hashimoto, a representative of the business federation Keidanren, during his official visit to Japan, according to Kabar.

Japanese entrepreneurs expressed interest in purchasing antimony and silicon produced in Kyrgyzstan. Following the talks, a memorandum with mining company JKII was expedited for signing.

Mamataliеv proposed opening an official Toyota center in Kyrgyzstan, creating logistics hubs in connection with the China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway, and building a medical city. Additionally, with the expertise of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, the possibility of including Kyrgyzstan in Japanese cargo routes via the Trans-Caspian corridor was discussed.

The speaker informed foreign investors that the country's economy has grown by at least 9% over the past five years and nearly 12% in the first half of 2026. He also outlined the conditions for accessing the EAEU market, tax benefits, and investor protection guarantees.

The Japanese side expressed active interest in the proposed projects and the republic's investment potential.