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3.148. (...) The Government (...) issued instructions containing recommendations for ensuring the biological safety of animal owners when handling animals, and for the active surveillance of animals to diagnose diseases, as well as standard operating procedures (...).

3.161. The Kyrgyz Republic has two main regimes for price controls: one that sets minimum import prices on certain goods from other EAEU member States (Section 3.1.1.3.1), and another that determines prices on goods, works, and services of natural monopolies in the domestic market. (...) These price regulations may be introduced in exceptional circumstances, e.g. natural disasters and emergencies, provided they cannot be solved by other methods having less impact on the state of competition. Further, they can be applied only on certain socially important goods as an interim measure, generally not to exceed 90 calendar days.

4.2. The agro-industrial sector was included among the priorities for development in the National Sustainable Development Strategy for 2013-17. Specific targets included enhanced food security, improved efficiency and competitiveness in Kyrgyz agriculture and agro-processing. (...).

4.3. The national programme for the development of the food and processing industry (2017-21) targets a 25% increase in agricultural production by 2021, (...). Specific programmes or "concepts" were elaborated for subjects such as (...) preservation and enhancement of soil fertility (2017-20),(...), organic farming (2017 22), (...). A certification scheme for organic products, involving the labelling of honey, fruit (fresh or dried), nuts, and vegetables, is also contemplated.

4.4. The agricultural sector has significant potential for further growth. Relative to its neighbours, the Kyrgyz Republic has abundant water resources, but it faces challenges regarding land availability and degradation. (...)

4.33. Although the Kumtor mine shows good profitability under current conditions, the Government's heavy reliance on Kumtor as a source of revenue is regarded as a significant risk. (...) According to a compromise struck in 2017 and subsequently fine-tuned in a Strategic Agreement, Centerra is committed to support environmental protection and investment promotion policies through various environmental and social funds established by the Government. (...).

4.34. The National Development Strategy 2018-2040, the Government's programme, and the concept of regional policy development all point to the need for increased mining efficiency and the introduction of modern technologies with minimal environmental impact. (...).

4.35. The Kyrgyz Republic is rich in energy resources, particularly hydropower (...), and is potentially self-sufficient. (...).

4.36. While the Kyrgyz Republic has significant potential for the development of renewable energy, the authorities estimate that less than 1% of that potential is currently used. (...) Parliament subsequently added energy assets to the privatization programme for 2015-17 by passing certain laws – the Law on the Special Status of the Cascade of Toktogul Hydroelectric Power (...) thereby allowing the state stakes in these energy companies to be allocated to the authorized capital of the National Energy Holding Company JSC.

4.38. (...) More than 90% of the domestic demand for electricity is covered by hydropower. [25] The development of hydropower is hampered by aging infrastructure, most of which is at the end of its life span. [26] (...)

[25] According to the authorities, hydropower resources are estimated at 142.5 tWh, of which 42% is economically exploitable, but only about 10% of these economically exploitable resources are currently used.
[26] The average productive age of the electricity infrastructure is estimated at 34 years.