The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic held talks with its Tajik counterpart on modernizing payment infrastructure, improving supervision and addressing cybersecurity risks. The visiting delegation also reviewed projects involving the Elkart national payment system, the unified ELQR QR code and the fast payments system, for which the Kyrgyz central bank consulted on a regulatory framework in September.
Policy & regulationCooperationPayments and payment systemsCyber resilienceFintech and insurtech
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported on bilateral talks with the National Bank of Tajikistan on Nov. 9-10, 2026, focused on modernizing payment infrastructure and improving banking and payment system supervision. The visiting delegation was led by Deputy Chairman Ziyoratsho Gulomzoda. Discussions addressed the expansion of cashless payments and digital financial services, with particular attention to cybersecurity and financial sector resilience to technological threats.
The delegation also visited the Interbank Processing Center to review projects involving the Elkart national payment system, the unified ELQR QR code and the fast payments system. The Kyrgyz central bank consulted in September on a regulatory framework for the national fast payments system, aimed at supporting accessible and interoperable payment infrastructure.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is consulting on draft regulations establishing a legal framework for the national fast payments system. The proposal advances earlier work on fast payments and is intended to support accessible and interoperable payment infrastructure.
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