Memorandum of Cooperation Signed In Bangkok, Thailand, the 7th Forum of Directors General of Asia-Pacific countries took place, attended by a delegation from Kazakhstan led by Arken Arystanov, Chairman of the Board of the Kazakhstan Agency for International Development KazAID.
Previously, he held a position in the UGNKB of the Talas region. Elizar Smanov has been appointed as the deputy chairman of the GKNB and now heads the Anti-Terrorism Center, according to information provided by the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In the Mold-Niyaz area, located in the Kadamjay district, the development of over 700 hectares of previously unused land is underway. According to information provided by the district administration, the new non-irrigable plots are being allocated to both private entrepreneurs and local residents. Farmers who have received these lands are actively drilling vertical wells for water supply, planting orchards, and carrying out landscaping work.
In Manas, law enforcement agencies detained a man who was posing as the deputy chief of the district police department and demanding money from local residents. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the incident was recorded on December 2, 2025. An unknown individual, using a photograph of the deputy chief of the Manas police department, created a fake account in a messenger under the name "Police Department of the City
In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, Muken Sydykova, Hero of Socialist Labor, passed away at the age of 94. The farewell ceremony will take place on December 5 in her native village of Saruu.
An important event dedicated to the doctrine of the Kyrgyz Republic "National Spirit — World Heights" took place in the Osh region. According to information, the event was attended by employees of the regional judicial system, as well as scholars, including Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor Zhyldyz Orozbekova from the Chyngyz Aitmatov Institute of Language and Literature, and Baibolot Abytov, head of the "Fund of Eastern Manuscripts and Heritage" at Osh State
In the Batken region, police officers conducted an investigation regarding an audio recording that became popular on social media. The check revealed that the recording was edited. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, the recording was created by unknown individuals with the intent to misinform, through editing and distortion of the audio trace.
In Kyrgyzstan, all foreign citizens must strictly adhere to the established migration rules. This was stated by Bakyt Kadyrov, Deputy Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at today's press conference. Kadyrov noted that each country develops its own laws and regulations to ensure security, and these rules may be periodically changed.
Today, December 4, a meeting took place between President Sadyr Japarov and leading Pakistani politicians — Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Chairman of the Senate Yusuf Raza Gilani. The agenda included discussions on deepening inter-parliamentary cooperation, the importance of continuing political dialogue, and the possibilities for expanding the legal framework in various areas such as transportation, logistics, investment, and the economy.
In the Batken region, an investigation was conducted in connection with a video that allegedly showed vote buying in favor of two candidates for electoral district No. 1. The press service of the Batken regional police reported on December 4 that a 42-year-old resident of the village of Katran in the Leilek district, D.Z., contacted law enforcement with a statement. In it, he indicated that on November 20 and 21, 2025, some residents of the village of Beshkent allegedly distributed money to buy
Bek Ruslanovich Dzekshembaev has been appointed as the deputy akim and has taken charge of the agricultural development department of the Issyk-Ata district. Akim Almazbek Rakhmankulov introduced the new leader to the staff of the district administration, as well as to the heads of institutions and rural administrations.
Eduard Kubatov, president of the Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing, successfully raised the flag of the VI World Nomad Games at the highest point in Africa — Mount Kilimanjaro. This was reported by the press service of the World Nomad Games. The VI World Nomad Games are scheduled for September 2026 in Kyrgyzstan, where representatives from over 90 countries are expected to participate.
As reported by SPIEGEL, during his conversation, Macron indicated that there is a risk that the US may not provide clear security guarantees to Ukraine, which could lead to a loss of territory. “There is a possibility that the US will betray Ukraine,” he noted, referring to the transcript of the phone call. Merz also commented on this, urging Zelensky to be “very cautious in the coming days.” He emphasized that “they (the US) are playing games both with you and with us,” referring to American
The first national boxing championship will take place in Manas. According to information provided by the city administration, the competition is scheduled for December 5 to 10.
Today, December 4, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, made a statement for the press following his negotiations with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, in Islamabad. In his address, he thanked the Pakistani side for the warm welcome and noted that his visit was the first in two decades for a Kyrgyz president and the first since his election in January 2021.
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Today, December 4, during his state visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and the Chairman of the Senate Yusuf Raza Gilani. According to information from the president's press service, the meeting discussed issues of deepening cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries. The participants emphasized the need to develop political dialogue and considered
Shahbaz Sharif extended a warm greeting to President Japarov, emphasizing the historical significance of his visit, which is the first in the last two decades. The Prime Minister noted that the visit opens new horizons in Kyrgyz-Pakistani relations and highlights the mutual desire to strengthen strategic partnership. He highly appreciated Kyrgyzstan's achievements in the economic sphere under Japarov's leadership and emphasized the importance of joint efforts for the prosperity of
A resident of Bishkek contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. She reported that the repair work at the bus stop on Dén Xiaoping Avenue in Kyzyl-Asker has been delayed, and now local residents have been forced to navigate the dug-up road for more than a month. “Every day we walk this road, and it causes us pain to see it. It is incredibly difficult for ordinary citizens. Why is there no control over this situation?” - the woman expressed her dissatisfaction.
Recent advancements in medicine are opening new prospects for HIV treatment. The journal Nature reports that researchers have achieved prolonged remission in patients with this diagnosis without the need for continuous antiretroviral medication. Since the advent of antiretroviral therapy in the late 1980s, it has saved millions of lives, transforming HIV from a deadly disease into a manageable condition. However, this therapy is not an ideal solution: even among those who have been using the
According to Ulysmedia.kz, Kazakh authorities point to the actions of Uzbekistan as the main reason for the traffic jams. During a trip by journalists to the stations of Shengel'dy, Zhilga, Darbaza, and Saryagash, a significant number of wagons were recorded. At Shengel'dy, for example, there are 300 trains concentrated, at Zhilga — 250, and at Darbaza — 200. In total, more than 11,000 wagons are waiting, some of which have been standing for five to six days. KTZ claims that the
The Bishkek City Hall informs that the Department of Land Use Control continues to actively work on eliminating illegally constructed facilities that hinder the development of the city's road infrastructure. On Siberian Lane, 9 capital structures and 11 fences were removed, which allowed for the release of a plot of municipal land covering 1,700 square meters (144 meters long). This opens access to the road and ensures free passage for citizens.
The signed document opens new opportunities for deepening relations between Kyrgyzstan and Great Britain and contributes to the expansion of economic partnership, as well as attracting investments in projects related to critically important minerals. During bilateral meetings, participants discussed the current state of cooperation, prospects for increasing mutual investments, the development of business ties, as well as joint initiatives in the field of sustainable development and natural
Since the new rules for citizens of Kazakhstan came into effect, three months have passed, and the border service of Kyrgyzstan has announced the end of the preferential period. Now, if Kazakhs stay in the country for more than 90 days without the appropriate documents, they risk receiving a ban on re-entry for several months. Colonel Melis Pamirov, head of the Department of the Main Border Control Directorate of the State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan, noted that although the visa
On November 30, the winter tourist season officially kicked off at one of the largest ski resorts in the country, located in Karakol. Representatives of the complex confirmed the readiness of the infrastructure to welcome visitors and opened the slopes for skiing.
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According to political scientist Mars Sariyev, Sadyr Japarov's visit to Pakistan was a significant event that goes beyond ordinary diplomacy and opens new horizons for cooperation between Central and South Asia. Kyrgyzstan has every chance to strengthen its position as an important partner in the fields of transport, energy, and education, while simultaneously contributing to the improvement of regional security through the interaction of special services. Sariyev emphasizes that
In the village of Jyrgalan, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a quality check of the concrete used for the construction of the cable car was conducted. According to information received from the Ministry of Construction, specialists carried out the necessary concrete tests directly at the construction site.
On December 3, the Central Election Commission (CEC) declared the results of the elections in district No. 13 invalid due to numerous violations identified at 35 polling stations. Now, according to Article 38 of the election law, new elections will be scheduled within a month, to be conducted by the CEC and the relevant commissions.
On December 4, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, made a statement to the press following his meeting with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, in Islamabad. During his speech, the president noted that he was pleased with the warm welcome and hospitality, adding that his visit was the first in the last 20 years for a Kyrgyz president to Pakistan, as well as the first state visit since his election in January 2021.
In the Chui region, in the Alamudun district, work has begun on the repair of the road surface on the Orto-Sai – Flagpole route. Funding is being provided under the "State Capital Investments" program, as reported by the Ministry of Transport. According to the agency, the road maintenance enterprise No. 25, which is part of "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North," has already started laying the first layer of asphalt on a section 2.6 km long. At the same time, work is underway on the
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, held talks with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, today, December 4, as part of his state visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This event is covered by the president's press service. During the meetings, the parties discussed numerous issues related to further strengthening bilateral relations, covering political, economic, and transportation spheres. They also reviewed joint projects in the fields of energy,
Kyrgyzstan has demonstrated significant progress in reducing its external debt, as reported by Finance Minister Almaz Baketaev in one of his interviews. According to Baketaev, the issue of external debt remains an important topic for the country. He noted that over the past four years, significant results have been achieved in reducing the debt burden.
In Talas, a land plot that previously belonged to the bus station has been returned to state ownership. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, the plot measuring 565 square meters was illegally transferred to private hands in 1999. “As a result of the prosecutor's actions, the plot, valued at 2,697,100 soms, has been returned to state ownership,” the prosecutor's office reported.
In Kyrgyzstan, foreign citizens will begin to be fined for violating the rules of stay. This was announced by Ulan Kerimkulov, head of the Department for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, at a recent press conference. According to him, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan will take measures in accordance with migration legislation against all offenders, including citizens of Kazakhstan.
Baktybek Sydykov, a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, commented on the decision to annul the election results in constituency No. 13, in which he participated. On his social media page, he emphasized that the people have only one state, which our ancestors preserved, and that is our sacred Kyrgyzstan.
The visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, to Pakistan has become a landmark event that goes beyond the usual diplomatic practice. As noted by political scientist Mars Sariev in an interview with IA "Kabar," this event opens a new page in the relations between Central and South Asia. Kyrgyzstan now has a chance to strengthen its positions in transportation, energy, and education, as well as improve security in the region through cooperation between intelligence
- According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, in October 2025, compared to the same month of the previous year, producer prices for agricultural products increased by 15%. Price analysis shows that compared to October 2024, the cost of vegetables rose by 19.8%, potatoes increased by 7.5 times, meat (live weight) grew by 17.7%, and milk by 5%. At the same time, prices for wheat fell by 3%, and eggs decreased by 18.3%.
The visit of the official delegation of Kyrgyzstan, headed by Nurbek Tashbekov, the head of the department of political and economic research of the presidential administration, to the United Kingdom took place as part of the forum "Resources of Tomorrow - 2025," organized within the framework of the annual Mining Week in London. During the meeting with Stephen Doughty, the UK Minister of State for Europe, North America, and Overseas Territories, issues of cooperation between the two
During the meeting of the Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities, chaired by Adylbek Kasyamaliev, head of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, an important agenda was discussed. The event, dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, gathered heads of state structures and representatives of NGOs. According to the press service of the government, Kasyamaliev expressed concern over the increasing number of persons with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan,
In anticipation of Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian artist Manas Kumar created a unique sand portrait. The stages of the work were shown on the India Today channel. According to RIA Novosti, the two-day state visit of the Russian president will begin on Thursday. During the trip, Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will discuss key issues of bilateral relations and the current international agenda.
The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the United Kingdom signed a memorandum regarding critical minerals, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet. This memorandum was the result of a working visit by a delegation from Kyrgyzstan, led by Nurbek Tashbekov, head of the Department of Political and Economic Research of the Presidential Administration. The visit took place as part of participation in the "Resources of Tomorrow 2025" forum, which was held in
On December 4, a solemn event dedicated to the Day of the Epic "Manas" took place in the Grand Hall of the National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Among the participants were State Secretary Arslan Koychiev, Presidential Advisor Marat Imankulov, First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Suunbek Nadyrbekov, as well as member of the Central Election Commission Suyunbek Kasmanbetov, storytellers,
At the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov, a ceremonial meeting was held today in honor of the Day of the Epic "Manas". According to the Ministry of Culture, among those present were State Secretary Arslan Koychiev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Soyuzbek Nadybekov, Presidential Advisor Marat Imankulov, and other officials.
In the Naryn region, in Ak-Talaa, the 165th anniversary of the famous manaschy, poet, and fable writer Togolok Moldo was celebrated, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Today, as part of the Manas Day celebrations, a scientific and literary event titled "Togolok Moldo — Continuator of the Manaschy Arts" ("Тоголок Молдо манасчылык өнөрдүн улантуучусу") took place, dedicated to the 165th anniversary of the birth of the poet, manaschy, and fable writer Togolok Moldo
Starting from September 1, there have been changes in the entry rules for Kazakhs into Kyrgyzstan. This was announced at a press conference by Melis Pamirov, a representative of the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan. According to the new rules, Kazakhs will not be able to cross the border visa-free after 90 days of staying in Kyrgyzstan.
In the Ala-Buka district, in the village of Kara-Ünkür, a solemn ceremony was held to open secondary school No. 30, designed for 150 students, reports Turmush correspondent. The construction of this school was financed from the district development fund, while local authorities and sponsors invested funds in its interior equipment and finishing. The school cafeteria was also equipped with the necessary facilities.