The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel is making an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on 21-22 May 2026, beginning with a bilateral meeting with National Bank Chairman Almaz Baketaev. The talks reaffirmed plans to strengthen cooperation on capacity development, including the management of gold and foreign exchange reserves. The two central banks described their relationship as long-standing and confirmed their interest in continuing close bilateral engagement.