By the order of the State Committee for Industry, Energy and Subsoil Use (GKPEN) of the Kyrgyz Republic, IBC Executive Director Askar Sydykov was awarded the Kaarman (("excellent worker in industry" in Kyrgyz) medal for his contribution to the development of the country's industry.

On March 5, the award was presented to Askar Sydykov by Jyrgalbek Sagynbayev, who at the time of the signing of the award order (February 3) was the GKPEN Chairman.

“This award is a great honor and a high assessment of our work in the field of creating a favorable environment for the industry of Kyrgyzstan,” said the IBC head.