Issyk-Kul hoteliers demand easier access to beaches and changes in permitting procedures
From March 17 to 18, a meeting with the business community was held at the Ministry of Justice and the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives, focusing on issues of debureaucratization in the tourism sector. This event was part of the implementation of the presidential decree "On the further implementation of reforms aimed at increasing the efficiency and debureaucratization of the state governance system of the Kyrgyz Republic" dated December 30, 2025, number 387.
Representatives of boarding houses were present at the meeting, as well as Chynasyl Chynbaev, a specialist from the Directorate for the Management of Sanatorium-Resort, Health, and Tourist Facilities, and Adilbek uulu Shumkarbek, the director of the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives.
Deputy claims that an entrepreneur in the garment industry was illegally deprived of the Cool Bros company
Buruul Amanova
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on March 19, 2026, Deputy Buruul Amanova reported that in 2025, an illegal seizure of an enterprise occurred involving an entrepreneur in the garment industry.
“This person reached out to me. I tried to help, but there were no results. Now he is being asked to vacate the premises that belong to the garment company Cool Bros,” the deputy noted.
She added that the entrepreneur had repeatedly contacted her and shared his situation on his social media pages.
In this regard, Amanova called for the adoption of a protocol instruction for the relevant state authorities to consider the issue.
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According to the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, the head of the LLC "Cool Bros" is Sabirov Jakshylyq Abdyrahmanovich, and among the founders are Akberdieva Jazgul Turatbekovna and Zholdubaev Suymonkul Akbaralievich.
Head of the State National Security Committee Shabdanbekov met with businessmen
Lieutenant General Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, Chairman of the State National Security Committee, held a meeting with representatives of the business community of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee.
The agency noted that since January 2026, following the directive of President Sadyr Japarov, unjustified inspections of businesses have ceased.
Shabdanbekov emphasized that the economic growth of the country depends on the stable operation of businesses, the creation of new jobs, and the formation of a tax base.
He also added that such meetings would serve as a platform for open dialogue, where entrepreneurs' opinions and existing problems could be discussed.
“Honest business should operate without obstacles. The task of law enforcement agencies is to protect the economy from interference, not to create obstacles. If you are pressured, we are ready to support you. The main thing is to conduct business openly and honestly,” noted the Chairman of the State National Security Committee J. Shabdanbekov.
During the meeting, entrepreneurs expressed their proposals and thanked the State National Security Committee for the open dialogue, emphasizing the importance of transparency in inspections. They also called for active information regarding changes in legislation.
Shabdanbekov added that all cases of illegal actions by officials or administrative barriers against entrepreneurs would be addressed according to the law.
He also warned that if individuals engaged in illegal activities were identified, they would face legal consequences.
At the end of the meeting, the Chairman of the State National Security Committee stated: “Only in an atmosphere of mutual respect and partnership between the state and business can sustainable economic development be achieved,” urging entrepreneurs to engage in honest activities.
Tazabek requested the State National Security Committee to provide a list of meeting participants.
Almaz Baketaev dismissed from the position of Minister of Finance
Minister Almaz Baketaev was dismissed from his position due to transitioning to another job.
He was appointed Minister of Finance on October 13, 2021, by the decree of President Sadyr Japarov.
Kairat Mamatov appointed Chairman of Financial Supervision
Kairat Mamatov was appointed by the committee under the Ministry of Economy as the head of the Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market. This became known on March 16 from the press service of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The order was signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Previously, from May 3, 2023, this position was held by Marat Pirnazarov.
State Institution "Salyk Service": "Kyrgyzneftegaz" exported 262 thousand tons of oil through companies linked to the Tashiev family
The State Institution "Salyk Service," the operator of the information systems of the Tax Service, published a video report titled "Oil for Themselves: How Kyrgyzneftegaz was Ruined."
Senior PR specialist of "Salyk Service" Anarbek Kataganov reported in the video about the discovery of a scheme for exporting oil extracted by "Kyrgyzneftegaz" through intermediary companies linked to relatives of the former Chairman of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev.
According to Kataganov, from 2021 to 2025, 262 thousand tons of oil were exported from the state system, amounting to 7.6 billion soms.
“Kyrgyzneftegaz” extracts 180 thousand tons of oil annually. The company has its own oil refinery "Kyrgyz Petroleum Company" [“KPC”], whose director is Baigazy Matisakov, a nephew of Kamchybek Tashiev.
According to the data presented, over five years "Kyrgyzneftegaz" extracted 879 thousand tons of oil, of which, after technological losses of 29 thousand tons, 850 thousand tons remained for processing.
“Kyrgyzneftegaz” sold 30% of its oil, which amounts to 262 thousand tons, to private companies, which then supplied it to the "Kyrgyzneftegaz" plant for processing.
“The violation lies in the fact that if the state company had supplied raw materials for processing directly without intermediaries, it would have received all the profits itself,” explains Kataganov.
He provided examples of companies that purchased state oil:
- - LLC "Kyrgyz-Uzbek-Azerbaijani JNPZ" received 83 thousand tons over 5 years.
- “The director of this firm is Tashiev Kazybek Kadyrshaevich, and the founder is Tashiev Shayyrbek Kydyrshaevich,” he added.
- - "Region Oil"
- “This company belongs to Aydarova Nazgul Kubanychbekovna, who is also an accountant in the political party 'Ata-Jurt' and appears in other affiliated companies,” clarified Kataganov.
“Over five years, 262.4 thousand tons of oil were sold for 7.6 billion soms. If 'Kyrgyzneftegaz' had released the raw materials to its subsidiary, it would have earned 12 thousand soms per ton. Thus, over 5 years, the company lost 3.1 billion soms, which were divided among companies affiliated with this family,” he explained.
Kataganov also added that “Kyrgyzneftegaz” sold 60% of its production to investors for joint development. These investors, according to him, sold their share of raw materials to companies linked to the Tashiev family.
According to his data, production losses in oil extraction should not exceed 1%. Therefore, with an extraction volume of 879 thousand tons, losses would amount to only 9 thousand tons. The remaining 20 thousand tons, he said, are worth 560 million soms.
The video also discussed the sale of petroleum products obtained from raw materials extracted by "Kyrgyzneftegaz."
- “We noticed that one company, LLC 'Moka Group,' was among the 'favorites.' It purchased fuel in large volumes, even more than the well-known brand Red Petroleum. The founder of 'Moka Group' is Tai-Muras Tashiev, and until November 6, 2020, the founder was Kamchybek Tashiev himself,” noted Kataganov.
He emphasized that affiliated firms earned profits not only from crude oil but also from petroleum products.
- “Fuel oil and diesel are the most in-demand products. For example, one company, 'Region Oil,' purchased fuel oil from 'Neftgaz' for 466 million from 2021 to 2023. It then sold it to an international trader in Dubai for 100 million and for 88 million back to JSC KPC. Tashiev's firm takes fuel oil from 'father' and sells it to 'daughter,'” he added.
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The State Institution "Salyk Service" is subordinate to the State Tax Service and is responsible for ensuring the operation of information systems for tax authorities.
The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Ruslan Suynaliev for the position of Minister of Finance
On March 18, 2026, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development approved the candidacy of Ruslan Suynaliev for the position of Minister of Finance.
Previously, he held the position of First Deputy Minister of Finance.
The committee also approved the candidacy of Almaz Baketaev, who previously held the position of Minister of Finance, for the head of the National Bank.
By the order of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov, he was appointed First Deputy Minister of Finance on September 28, 2022.
Chairman of the National Bank Melis Turgunbaev resigns, - Speaker Mamataliyev
Melis Turgunbaev
On March 18, it became known that the Chairman of the National Bank Melis Turgunbaev is resigning. This was reported by the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliyev.
Mamataliyev stated that Turgunbaev submitted a resignation letter.
He had held the position of Chairman of the National Bank since June 2024.
The State Tax Service reminded about the obligation to partially pay the tax on non-residential property by March 20
The tax on non-residential property must be paid quarterly. This was reported by the press service of the State Tax Service on March 16.
The deadlines for tax payment are as follows:
• by March 20;
• by June 20;
• by September 20;
• by December 20.
According to tax legislation, the Tax Service calculates and assesses the tax on real estate, and taxpayers are obliged to pay it within the established deadlines.
Information on assessed taxes will be available in the Taxpayer's Cabinet on the website cabinet.salyk.kg.
The State Tax Service indicated that the accuracy of tax assessment depends on the relevance of data in the information systems of state authorities.
The Tax Service recommends that taxpayers verify the data indicated in the title documents with the data of the State Institution "Cadastre."
Also, owners of taxable properties should check the correctness of tax assessment on:
• non-residential buildings, premises, and structures;
• lands of populated areas;
• lands of non-agricultural designation.
If errors in assessment are found, one should contact the State Institution "Cadastre" and the territorial departments of the State Tax Service at the location of the property for clarification.
“No interest”: Deputy dissatisfied with the preparation of the Ministry of Agriculture speakers on organic development issues
Azizbek Tursunbaev
Deputy Azizbek Tursunbaev on March 16, 2026, raised questions about the biofactories planned to be built in Chui and Jalal-Abad regions during a meeting of the Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, and Ecology of the Jogorku Kenesh.
At the time of the discussion, the issue of implementing the law "On Organic Production" was being considered.
The deputy noted that the speakers from the Ministry of Agriculture were not adequately prepared for the topic being discussed.
“I do not see any interest in your answers. The preparation was insufficient. You speak as if you came just out of obligation,” he said.
In addition, the committee heard information on the implementation of the resolution of the Jogorku Kenesh "On the conduct of the ecological action 'Green Kyrgyzstan'," adopted on March 17, 2022.
