Foreign Direct Investment in Kyrgyzstan

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) (millions of US$).Foreign TNCs in Kyrgyzstan import considerably more than their exports from the country.Gold is just one of various opportunities beckoning foreign investment to the country.Vital prerequisite of economic development is attracting direct investments.So, today Kyrgyzstan has trade relations with 109 countries of world trade community.Ownership of land by foreign investors is restricted.IPC acts as a one-stop shop to assist foreign investors in investing in the country.FDI flows to Kyrgyzstan were stagnant at US$ 5 million during 2000-2002 after they peaked in 1998.FDI flows were dominated by investment from developed countries before 2000.Overdue debts are growing and state investments in industry are dwindling.