Emil Takyrbashev, CEO of the State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the Spring Meetings of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, held in Washington, D.C., from April 13 to 18, 2026, as part of the official delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The visit was part of a working visit by Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Head of the Presidential Administration, and the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic. The State Development Bank’s participation in the delegation is aimed at strengthening international financial and economic cooperation and attracting long-term investment into the country’s economy.
During the visit, the State Development Bank’s management held a number of meetings with representatives of leading international financial institutions, investment banks, corporations, and the US expert community. A key event was a meeting with the management of the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank), during which prospects for bilateral cooperation were discussed, including financing investment projects in priority sectors—energy, industry, transport, and logistics. The American side expressed interest in developing partnerships and joint initiatives.
With representatives of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the sides discussed the implementation of a project to develop a sustainable financial market for MSMEs, as well as mechanisms for further cooperation, including the use of non-sovereign financial instruments and attracting private capital.
Special attention was paid to developing cooperation with global financial institutions. During a meeting with JPMorgan Chase, the parties explored the Bank’s opportunities to access international capital markets, including the issuance of debt instruments and the attraction of syndicated financing for large investment projects.
Prospects for expanding investment and trade cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the United States were discussed with the US-Kyrgyz Business Council. An agreement was reached to continue consultations and develop partnerships involving the private sector. As part of the Spring Meetings program, Bank representatives participated in thematic panel sessions devoted to developing a green economy, expanding access to MSME finance, improving the regulatory environment, and attracting investment in developing economies.
The participation of the State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic in the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings confirmed the Bank’s commitment to integrating into the international financial system, developing partnerships with leading global institutions, and attracting investment for the country’s sustainable economic growth.