Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This article examines the current trends and priority areas of economic cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the Gulf countries, with particular attention to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait. The study focuses on the role of trade, investment, logistics, energy, agriculture, tourism, and Islamic finance in expanding Kyrgyzstan’s external economic relations. As a landlocked country, Kyrgyzstan faces structural limitations in accessing global markets; therefore, cooperation with the Gulf countries should be viewed not only as a means of increasing trade turnover, but also as a strategic opportunity for attracting investment, diversifying exports, improving transport connectivity, and financing infrastructure projects. The article applies a descriptive and analytical approach based on statistical data, official documents, policy materials, and relevant academic literature. The analysis shows that although the current scale of Kyrgyzstan–Gulf economic cooperation remains relatively limited, its long-term potential is significant. Promising areas include renewable energy, agricultural exports, halal and mountain tourism, logistics corridors, direct air connectivity, and Islamic financial instruments. The study argues that Kyrgyzstan should develop a more targeted Gulf-oriented economic strategy focused on investment attraction, export promotion, infrastructure development, and institutional coordination with Gulf partners. Keywords: Kyrgyzstan, Gulf countries, economic cooperation, trade, investment, logistics, renewable energy.
Author: M. Sulaimankulov
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7214919804