Bishkek:Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador to Hungary, Erlan Abdyldaev, recently met with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Orbán, to discuss bilateral relations and regional cooperation. This meeting, reported by the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry, took place on November 12, 2026, as part of a multilateral dialogue hosted by Hungary's Foreign Ministry, which included ambassadors from Central Asian countries.
According to Trend News Agency, the discussions highlighted strategic partnership, trade and economic ties, investment, and humanitarian cooperation. Both sides acknowledged the high level of bilateral cooperation and stressed the importance of strengthening these ties ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Kyrgyzstan and Hungary.
Ambassador Abdyldaev emphasized the strategic nature of the relationship, addressing key projects like the Hungarian-Kyrgyz Development Fund and the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program. He also mentioned the participation of Hungarian observers in Kyrgyzstan's upcoming presidential election. Minister Orbán highlighted the need for a pragmatic approach and mutually beneficial regional projects to enhance Hungary's dialogue with Central Asian countries.
The Hungarian-Kyrgyz Development Fund was established to bolster economic cooperation and support self-sustaining projects in sectors such as agriculture, energy, healthcare, tourism, and manufacturing. In March 2026, the fund's board approved financing for projects in the pharmaceutical and poultry sectors and adopted a development strategy for 2026-2028.
Educational cooperation remains a key aspect of the bilateral relationship, with Hungary providing 200 scholarship places for Kyrgyz citizens under the Stipendium Hungaricum program for the 2026-2027 academic year. This program covers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral studies.
In February 2023, the two nations signed bilateral agreements valued at approximately $50 million during a business forum, focusing on trade and investment cooperation, particularly in agriculture and renewable energy.