In 2016, exports of Kyrgyz goods to the EU countries increased by $ 22 mln compared to 2015

Bishkek, March 27 / Kabar /. In 2016, export of Kyrgyz goods to the European Union amounted to $ 72 million, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic Eldar Abakirov told Kabar Agency.

Today economist Jumakadyr Akeneyev said that Kyrgyzstan received the preferences of the GSP + (the Generalized System of Preferences) a year ago, but the work is not being conducted in this direction.

In turn, Deputy Minister of Economy Abakirov does not agree with the statement of the economist.

"In 2015, the amount of exports to the countries of the European Union made $ 50 million, in 2016 this figure increased to $ 72 million. In addition, the government is doing a lot of work on technical cooperation. Two experts on technical regulations visited Kyrgyzstan and monitored our system of technical regulation of goods, which are related to the GSP + and gave their conclusion. Now this document is under discussion with state bodies," he said.

In addition, the Deputy Minister of Economy said that mainly beans, mushrooms, honey, dried fruits, felt products, textiles, etc. are exported to to Europe from Kyrgyzstan.