On January 29, 2026,the Ambassador of the United States to the Kyrgyz Republic, Lesslie Viguerie, held her first introductory meeting with the newly appointed Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Kyrgyz Republic.

During the meeting, the parties discussed priority areas of cooperation, exchanged views on the development of the business environment, and outlined opportunities to strengthen collaboration between the business community and international partners. Particular attention was given to the role of the American Chamber of Commerce as a platform for dialogue between the private sector and government institutions.

A separate focus of the discussion was the importance of the upcoming B5+1 Forum, which is regarded as a key platform for expanding regional economic cooperation, promoting investment initiatives, and addressing major challenges faced by businesses in the region.

The meeting was held in an open atmosphere, reaffirming the mutual interest of the parties in developing sustainable partnerships and supporting initiatives aimed at improving the business climate in the Kyrgyz Republic.