A group of 75 signatories, including scholars, former deputies, and representatives of society, has addressed President Sadyr Japarov and Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu with an urgent request to hold new presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan.
To the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Nurgojayevich Japarov
To the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic
Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu
Dear Sadyr Nurgojayevich!
Dear Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu!
With the beginning of 2026, Kyrgyzstan has entered a new era with the work of the renewed Jogorku Kenesh. This event allows us to assess the achievements and problems that have arisen in the country during the years 2021-2025. We are confident that during this time Kyrgyzstan has achieved significant successes.
Firstly, thanks to the wise policy of the new leadership, stability and order have been established in the country.
Secondly, the army, which was previously in decline, has significantly strengthened over the past five years and is now ready to defend our interests.
Thirdly, the issue of borders with neighboring countries, such as Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, has been successfully resolved thanks to the active work of the new government.
Fourthly, the fight against corruption has yielded noticeable results: if before 2020 only 200 million soms were received in the budget, over the past five years this amount has increased to 352 billion soms.
Fifthly, organized crime, which previously influenced the appointment of officials, has been significantly weakened.
Sixthly, over the past five years, the social situation has improved: new schools, roads, and cultural and sports facilities have been built.
However, alongside these successes, there are serious challenges that require attention. Let us list them.
Firstly, the growing national debt of Kyrgyzstan, which is approaching 9 billion dollars, and according to some data, up to 12 billion dollars, is a cause for concern. This is happening against the backdrop of profits from "Kumtor," which amounted to 5 billion dollars during the same period.
Secondly, rising prices for goods and services are leading to the impoverishment of the population: about two million Kyrgyz citizens, of which one million are children, live in poverty.
Thirdly, the share of industry in the country's gross product remains low, not exceeding 10 percent, while the trade and services sector accounts for more than 50 percent.
Fourthly, the outflow of the working-age population, especially youth, continues in search of better living and working conditions in other countries.
These factors lead us to conclude that the first stage of the current leadership's work has been completed, and it is necessary to move on to the second stage, which will require new efforts and a qualitative approach.
Questions regarding the presidential elections are actively discussed in society. The main disputes are related to the differences between the old and new constitutions that regulate the election process.
The current president was elected in 2021 under the previous constitution, while the new constitution, adopted in a referendum in April 2021, establishes a five-year term for the head of state. According to the law that came into effect on May 5, 2021, it is stated that the president elected in 2021 will serve for 6 years, which is considered the first term under the new constitution. Disputes among lawyers and politicians regarding the necessity of early elections continue to escalate.
Dear Sadyr Nurgojayevich!
Dear Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu!
In light of all the aforementioned challenges and disputes surrounding the elections, we urge you, as the president of the country and the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, to promptly initiate new presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan. This will help avoid misunderstandings and ensure clarity in public opinion.
We are confident that a new president, who has the trust of the people, will be able to continue successful initiatives and work on solving current problems, which in turn will contribute to the prosperity of Kyrgyzstan.
Hoping for your prompt decision on our appeal:
To the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic
Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu
Dear Sadyr Nurgojayevich!
Dear Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu!
With the beginning of 2026, Kyrgyzstan has entered a new era with the work of the renewed Jogorku Kenesh. This event allows us to assess the achievements and problems that have arisen in the country during the years 2021-2025. We are confident that during this time Kyrgyzstan has achieved significant successes.
Firstly, thanks to the wise policy of the new leadership, stability and order have been established in the country.
Secondly, the army, which was previously in decline, has significantly strengthened over the past five years and is now ready to defend our interests.
Thirdly, the issue of borders with neighboring countries, such as Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, has been successfully resolved thanks to the active work of the new government.
Fourthly, the fight against corruption has yielded noticeable results: if before 2020 only 200 million soms were received in the budget, over the past five years this amount has increased to 352 billion soms.
Fifthly, organized crime, which previously influenced the appointment of officials, has been significantly weakened.
Sixthly, over the past five years, the social situation has improved: new schools, roads, and cultural and sports facilities have been built.
However, alongside these successes, there are serious challenges that require attention. Let us list them.
Firstly, the growing national debt of Kyrgyzstan, which is approaching 9 billion dollars, and according to some data, up to 12 billion dollars, is a cause for concern. This is happening against the backdrop of profits from "Kumtor," which amounted to 5 billion dollars during the same period.
Secondly, rising prices for goods and services are leading to the impoverishment of the population: about two million Kyrgyz citizens, of which one million are children, live in poverty.
Thirdly, the share of industry in the country's gross product remains low, not exceeding 10 percent, while the trade and services sector accounts for more than 50 percent.
Fourthly, the outflow of the working-age population, especially youth, continues in search of better living and working conditions in other countries.
These factors lead us to conclude that the first stage of the current leadership's work has been completed, and it is necessary to move on to the second stage, which will require new efforts and a qualitative approach.
Questions regarding the presidential elections are actively discussed in society. The main disputes are related to the differences between the old and new constitutions that regulate the election process.
The current president was elected in 2021 under the previous constitution, while the new constitution, adopted in a referendum in April 2021, establishes a five-year term for the head of state. According to the law that came into effect on May 5, 2021, it is stated that the president elected in 2021 will serve for 6 years, which is considered the first term under the new constitution. Disputes among lawyers and politicians regarding the necessity of early elections continue to escalate.
Dear Sadyr Nurgojayevich!
Dear Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu!
In light of all the aforementioned challenges and disputes surrounding the elections, we urge you, as the president of the country and the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, to promptly initiate new presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan. This will help avoid misunderstandings and ensure clarity in public opinion.
We are confident that a new president, who has the trust of the people, will be able to continue successful initiatives and work on solving current problems, which in turn will contribute to the prosperity of Kyrgyzstan.
Hoping for your prompt decision on our appeal:
Mamytov Mitalip, Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic, academician; Osmonbetov Kubat, Hero of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic, academician; Jumagulov Askarbek, chairman of the veterans' council of Chui region, honored economist of the KR; Kalmotov Toygonbek, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh; Chyngyshyev Tursunbek, former prime minister of the KR; Kasiev Naken, former state secretary of the KR, academician; Nur uulu Dosbol, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, former state secretary of the KR; Ashyraliev Kemel, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, former governor; Ermatov Askerbek, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh; Ismailov Esen, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, People's Artist of the KR; Osmonaliev Kanybek, Olympic champion; Ryskulov Akbar, People's Poet of the KR; Khakimov Zafar, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, former minister; Toktomatov Nurmambet, honored worker of the KR, doctor of science; Mamytov Tokon, lieutenant general, doctor of science; Tursunkulov Asan, People's Artist of the KR; Satybaldiev Zhant oro, former prime minister of the KR; Abylgaziev Mukhammedkaly, former prime minister of the KR; Boronov Kubatbek, former prime minister of the KR; Berikbaev Dooolotbek, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh; Junusov Ibragim, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, People's Artist of the KR; Kerimkulov Medetbek, former mayor of Bishkek; Murataliyev Bayymbet, former governor; Mambetov Mukash, chairman of the public organization "Issyk-Kul"; Turapov Kerim, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, People's Artist of the KR; Kaptagaev Emilbek, former governor; Akimaliev Juman, honored doctor of the KR; Kalmamatov Azhybay, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh; Koshmatov Barataly, former governor; Esanamанов Zamirbek, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, former minister; Jusupov Kalygul, honored worker of the KR; Tatybekov Alimbek, doctor of science; Jumabekov Bolotbek, honored worker of the KR, former mayor; Asanov Karybek, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, former minister; Umetaliev Yusup, honored doctor of the KR, doctor of science; Chokiev Turdubek, honored figure of the KR, chairman of the composers' union; Abdygaprov Chynybek, honored worker of the KR; Mambetaliev Ozgorush, honored worker of the KR; Keneshov Tolobay, honored builder of the KR; Turdaliev Ernis, colonel; Tagaev Abdyjapar, former deputy prime minister; Bolotbekov Beyshenbek, honored builder of the KR, former governor; Omurkulov Isa, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh; Sooronbaev Toktogul, honored worker of the KR; Egemberdiev Omurbek, former deputy minister; Osmonov Tursunal, public figure, Issyk-Kul region; Ismailov Chyngyz, honored worker of the KR; Jeenbekov Myrzaibrahim, chairman of the veterans' council of Osh region; Orozbekov Mukhtar, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, doctor of science; Berbaev Omurbek, former deputy governor; Aydarov Zamirbek, honored builder of the KR; Diykanbaev Kurmanbek, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh; Baktygulov Kadanbay, honored builder of the KR; Mamatov Abdimuhtar, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh; Mambetov Turdubek, honored builder of the KR; Asanov Kursan, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, major general; Uzakhbaev Emilbek, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, former governor; Medetbekov Shamsybek, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, former governor; Kadyrkulov Kachkynbay, honored worker of the KR; Talgarbekov Bekbolot, honored worker of the KR, former deputy prime minister; Karashev Aaly, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, former deputy prime minister; Jumabekov Kalil, honored economist of the KR, doctor of science; Isakov Asankul, public figure, Chui region; Bektenaliev Mukhtaly, former deputy minister; Kasymaliev Azhybek, former governor; Yusupov Bayysh, former governor; Imashev Torobek, former deputy mayor; Sydykov Nurlan, doctor of science; Urjanov Kurmanbek, former akim; Diykanov Maksatbek, former deputy of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, former deputy minister; Tumanov Keldibek, entrepreneur, Jalal-Abad region; Kaniyev Bakyt, honored builder of the KR; Temirbaev Kurmanbek, former head of the president's office of the KR; Jusupov Ashyrbay, public figure, Batken region; Kulchoroев Ryspek, lawyer, city of Bishkek.
