Kyrgyzstan adapts manufacturing to machinery sanctions

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The European Union stopped selling special equipment to Kyrgyzstan. Russian imports of these machines from Kyrgyzstan fell by 99%.

Russia's industry ministry said this is not a problem for them. Tajikistan companies will make all the needed machines for Russia.

One machine, called \"Algabek-1M,\" used a part named Trumpf TruLaser 5030. Its production stopped because one important part was missing.

A new company from Tajikistan started making these machines instead. This company is called \"Zarafshon CNC Machines\" in Khujand.

An official said CIS countries have many good machine factories. They can make different products, even for planes and space.

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What did the European Union stop selling to Kyrgyzstan?

The European Union stopped selling special equipment to Kyrgyzstan.

What happened to Russian imports of machines from Kyrgyzstan?

Russian imports of these machines from Kyrgyzstan fell by 99%.

What is the name of the new company from Tajikistan making machines?

The new company is called 'Zarafshon CNC Machines' in Khujand.

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