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Economic growth decelerated in 2018. In the first three quarters of 2018 the economy grew by 1.2 per cent year-on-year after reaching 4.6 per cent in 2017. A sharp drop in gold production was the main reason for the slow-down.

Regional cross-border linkages are deepening. The Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan are on track to resolve long-standing border issues, and ties with Kazakhstan are strengthening again.

A new long-term development strategy has been unveiled. The new strategy focuses on measures to digitalise the economy, improve the effectiveness of the public administration, create better opportunities for education and training, and improve the business environment.