In Kyrgyzstan, while predicting a positive growth of the economy in 2010, but expected a very large budget deficit. Moreover, has not yet received the promised Russia a loan for the construction Kambar-Ata HPP-1.

addition to economic difficulties in Kyrgyzstan is still not resolved and the energy crisis. Officials hope that this year the republic still receive the promised loan and Russia will be able to launch the most ambitious project for the years of independence in the energy to build Kambar-Ata HPP-1. Back in February last year during the visit of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in Moscow an agreement was reached on the allocation of part of Russia unprecedented financial assistance amounting to over two billion dollars.

First Republic received two tranches - $ 150 million gratuitous grant will cover the domestic budget deficit, and another 300 million soft loan were transferred to the Development Fund of Kyrgyzstan, which is now actually under the control of the Kyrgyz President"s son, Maxim Bakiyev. However, the main credit of 1 billion 700 million dollars to build a hydroelectric power station has not received.

The government believe that the cause of the economic crisis

 

According to the Minister of Finance of Kyrgyzstan Marat Sultanov, is associated exclusively with the world economic crisis. There are no political differences between the two countries there, said in an interview with Deutsche welle head of the Finance Ministry.

"During a crisis, all countries are adjusting their investment programs and opportunities. The most important thing for Russia to us openly and clearly set deadlines, we are also can not wait indefinitely", - said Marat Sultanov.

According to him, this credit is not given by the Kyrgyz Government, and co-joint stock company, which should build Kambar-Ata HPP-1. "This is a joint-stock company has already created, from Kyrgyzstan have all been prepared, now all left for the Russians", - said Marat Sultanov.

"In addition to economic and political problems there ..."

Member of National Parliament, the leader of the Communist faction claims Masaliev believes that the political aspect is still present. Masaliyev recalled that it was in Moscow on the day of signing the agreement on the allocation of credit, President Bakiyev said the withdrawal of American air base. However, later on this base, in fact, still remained in Kyrgyzstan. Perhaps that is why Russia and not in a hurry to disburse the pledged money, believes Masaliev.

"Negotiations between the governments attending. I think there are issues other than economic and political, such as United States military base in Kyrgyzstan. Not everyone in Russia is clearly perceived. As far as I know, Russia"s Prime Minister, cool refers to this initiative, "- said Ishak Masaliev.

Kyrgyz political scientist Marat Kazakpaev sure that the American air base here to do with it. The issue with the database, he said, was agreed with Moscow. But only with the economic crisis delaying loan from Russia Marat Kazakpaev also does not bind.

"Even on this score there are many speculations, for example, that the first two tranches of 150 and 300 million have passed through our commercial banks. Click to continue »