The presentation of her candidacy was made by President Sadyr Japarov.
The results of the voting on this issue were as follows: 77 deputies supported the decision, while 1 deputy opposed it.
Gulzat Isamatova was born on April 21, 1983.
Education:
- 2005 — Bishkek Humanities University named after K. Karasaev;
- 2011 — Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic named after K. Dikambaev, postgraduate studies;
- 2014 — Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic named after K. Dikambaev;
- 2014 — Kyrgyz State Law Academy under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, master's degree;
- 2022 — Bishkek State University named after K. Karasaev.
Gulzat Isamatova holds a PhD in Political Science (2023) and is an associate professor in the field of "Political Science" (2025). She has knowledge in the fields of Oriental studies, Chinese language, political science, international relations, and pedagogy.
Language skills: Kyrgyz, Russian, English, Chinese.
Professional experience:
- 09.07.2005 – 11.02.2006 — Lecturer at the Chinese Faculty of Bishkek Humanities University named after K. Karasaev;
- 02.04.2008 – 08.02.2011 — Head of the International Relations Department at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic named after K. Dikambaev;
- 09.02.2011 – 14.05.2012 — Senior Lecturer at the Kyrgyz National University, Kyrgyz-Chinese Institute;
- 01.11.2011 – 16.01.2013 — Deputy Head of the International Relations Department and Director of the Confucius Class at the Kyrgyz State Law Academy;
- 10.01.2013 – 03.12.2021 — Director of the Confucius Institute at Bishkek State University named after K. Karasaev;
- 03.12.2021 – 01.03.2023 — Vice-Rector for International Relations and Investments at Bishkek State University named after K. Karasaev;
- 01.03.2023 – 05.02.2024 — Acting Associate Professor of the Department of Chinese Philology at Bishkek State University named after K. Karasaev;
- 06.02.2024 – 18.03.2024 — Advisor to the Minister in the Ministry of Education and Science;
- 06.02.2024 – 19.03.2024 — Director of the Confucius Institute at Bishkek State University named after K. Karasaev;
- 19.03.2024 – 24.12.2025 — Vice-Rector for International Relations and Investments at Bishkek State University named after K. Karasaev;
- Since 24.12.2025 — Acting Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations.
