The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for public discussion a draft resolution proposing an increase in the number of Chinese citizens exempted from consular fees for work at a waste processing plant in Bishkek.
The document suggests raising the quota from 500 to 700 specialists. These are Chinese experts involved in the implementation of an investment project to generate electricity through the processing of solid household waste.
According to the explanatory note, the increase is needed for the continued operation of the facility, commissioning of technological equipment, warranty servicing, technical support, as well as training Kyrgyz specialists and transferring technology.
The Cabinet of Ministers notes that the eco-technological complex at the Bishkek sanitary landfill was commissioned on December 1, 2025, ahead of schedule set in the investment agreement. However, additional technical personnel from China are still required for full-scale operation, as Kyrgyzstan currently lacks sufficient specialists with experience in operating such high-tech facilities.
The authors of the draft emphasize that the investor plans to gradually transfer technology and expertise to local specialists in the future, enabling independent operation of the plant.