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27/08/2026
Kyrgyzstan in the SCO: how Bishkek turned its chairmanship into a growth agenda
Bishkek is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit this week as current chair of the organisation, with heads of state from 21 countries expected as attendees in the Kyrgyz capital.
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Here is what's driving Kyrgyzstan into the ranks of the world's fastest-growing economies
Kyrgyzstan's real GDP grew by 11.9% in the first half of 2026, placing it among the world's fastest-growing economies. Data from 2025 shows the country ranked fifth globally for real GDP growth at 11.1%, demonstrating this dynamic is sustained rather than temporary. The nation has weathered major global downturns — the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19 pandemic — with relatively limited damage.
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