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The Jogorku Kenesh approved the structure of the VIII convocation parliament
In the voting that took place, 86 deputies expressed support for the proposed structure, with not a single vote against.
17.12.2025, 16:07
In the voting that took place, 86 deputies expressed support for the proposed structure, with not a single vote against.
In Kyrgyzstan, foreigners arriving in the country will receive resident cards, allowing them to legally carry out their activities. This information was presented by Seitek Jumakadyrov uulu, the director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at a recent briefing for journalists. According to him, the resident card will contain important personal data of the foreign citizen.
According to information provided by the regional administration, 30 children from the Batken region have headed to Bishkek to participate in the presidential New Year tree event. As reported by the agency, the flight took place today from Batken airport, with two accompanying adults on board with the children.
Today, December 17, President Sadyr Japarov addressed the first meeting of the deputies of the new convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh VIII.
- Deputy Kuanychbek Kongantiev has been appointed as the chairman of the committee on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic. This candidacy was proposed by the parliamentary group "Ata Jurt".
The president called on deputies to consider mandatory voter participation in elections Sadyr Japarov, serving as president, during the first session of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation, proposed to introduce mandatory participation of citizens in the electoral process. He noted that the creation of necessary conditions did not lead to the expected increase in turnout, which was supposed to reach 70%.
He strongly recommended not to exert pressure on ministers and local authorities “In previous parliamentary convocations, there was a negative trend. At that time, there was a system where deputies were subordinate to factions. They often approached ministers and regional leaders with requests to employ their acquaintances or relatives. This became the norm. In cases where a civil servant refused to fulfill such requests, their mistakes were publicly exposed and sometimes exaggerated to
The Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has achieved an important milestone by fulfilling the established plan for tax and payment collection ahead of schedule for the first time in its history. This information was confirmed by the press service of the agency. According to the established requirements, it was planned to collect 268 billion 326.4 million soms in 2025. The Tax Service successfully accomplished this task and even exceeded the planned figures, indicating a positive trend in the growth of
The President spoke at the first session of the VIII convocation of parliament In his address, the head of state pointed out that one of the key reasons for Kyrgyzstan's lag behind its neighbors after gaining independence is ineffective personnel policy.
The process of electing vice-speakers of the parliament has begun in the Jogorku Kenesh. The chairman of the joint committee, Ulan Primov, previously reported that the deputy groups propose to create the position of first vice-speaker and two vice-speakers.
On December 17, the new structure of the Jogorku Kenesh was approved at a parliamentary meeting. According to the chairman of the united committee, Ulan Primov, the deputy groups proposed to create the following committees:
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Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu has become a candidate for the position of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the eighth convocation. His candidacy was supported by all five deputy groups. It was previously announced that the following deputy groups were created: "Ata-Jurt," "Ala-Too," "Mekenchil," "Eldik," and "Adilet Kyrgyzstan." It is worth noting that Turgunbek uulu has already held the position of Speaker of the Parliament during the seventh
At the first meeting of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, he made this statement. The head of state noted: “I have been a deputy twice and I understand why you prefer to invite ministers specifically. Of course, in some cases, their presence is indeed necessary, but in most situations, it is possible to manage with their deputies.”
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has issued a decree concerning changes to a number of previously adopted decrees related to the activities of the Presidential Administration. According to information provided by the press service of the head of state, the purpose of these changes is to improve the functioning of the Presidential Administration, which is being carried out in accordance with Articles 70 and 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic.
At the first meeting of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies approved the composition of the parliament. Chyngyz Ajibayev was elected as the first vice-speaker from the “Eldik” deputy group.
Today, December 17, the deputies of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan discussed the election of a new speaker of parliament. According to the regulations, the first meeting is conducted by the oldest deputy, Gulai Mashrapova.
On December 16, it was announced that the list of countries whose citizens are banned from entering the United States has been expanded. The corresponding message was posted on the White House website. Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria have been added to the new list, and a ban has also been introduced for individuals with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority.
On December 17, a new parliamentary group called "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" was announced in the Jogorku Kenesh, which includes 14 elected representatives. Deputy Nurbek Sydygaliev was appointed as the chairman of this group. The full composition of the group is as follows: Nurbek Sydygaliev
In Kara-Balta, preparations for the New Year celebration are in full swing. The installation of a 16-meter artificial Christmas tree has been completed in the square near the Lenin House of Culture, which will become an important element of the New Year festivities. Deputy Head of the municipal enterprise "Universal" Mirbek Murataliev reported that the decoration of the tree and the surrounding area is currently being finalized.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov raised the issue of insufficient voter activity in the recent elections. According to him, despite the presence of open processes, the implementation of electronic voting, and the possibility of remote participation, voter activity remained at a low level.
President Sadyr Japarov announced this decision at the first meeting of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh.
On December 17, a solemn ceremony took place in Batken to raise the national flag on a new flagpole that stands 35 meters tall. The event was accompanied by a performance from a military band. Local leaders, representatives of state institutions and organizations, as well as residents of the city, attended the ceremony to support this significant event.
In Kazakhstan, the deputies of the Mazhilis approved amendments to the Criminal Code in the second reading, aimed at ensuring the protection of medical workers. In particular, a new article 380-3 was introduced, which strengthens penalties for attacks on doctors, paramedics, and ambulance drivers. This was reported on the Tengrinews website. After discussions in the Mazhilis, the bill was sent to the Senate. Deputy Askat Aimagambetov noted that the new version clearly distinguishes between the
At the meeting on December 17, the newly elected Speaker of Parliament Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu confirmed that the Jogorku Kenesh has all the necessary powers. Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their trust and for electing him as Speaker during the first meeting of the new convocation. In his address, he emphasized that he will strive to strengthen the role of parliament and its development in the country. The Speaker added that the legislative body should
The signed decree changes the rules for the work of civil servants The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new decree that introduces changes to the activities of civil servants. This information was published by the presidential administration.
Sadyr Japarov spoke at the first session of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh During his speech, the president urged elected officials to avoid deals with the government when it comes to reviewing reports from the cabinet of ministers or adopting the state budget.
In Tokmok, according to information from local residents, meat is being sold at a price of 680 soms, however, the actual cost reaches 800 soms. On November 17, 2025, events aimed at preventing unjustified price increases for essential food products, including meat, were held at the central market of Tokmok, with the participation of individual entrepreneurs.
The election of the speaker of the parliament is taking place in the Jogorku Kenesh. As reported by representatives of the parliamentary groups "Ata-Zhurt," "Ala-Too," "Mekenchil," "Eldik," and "Adilet Kyrgyzstan," Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu has become their candidate for this position.
The establishment of a subsidiary bank in Kyrgyzstan requires obtaining permits from the ARRF, and to commence banking activities, a license from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic must be obtained. Currently, Freedom already has business operations in Kyrgyzstan: its subsidiaries provide brokerage services (Freedom Broker), conduct payments (Freedom Pay Kyrgyzstan), and are involved in ticket sales (Ticketon Events KG).
The Media Action Platform of Kyrgyzstan expresses deep concern regarding the detention of Aibek Tenizbay, who has been charged under part 2 of Article 330 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan, concerning incitement of interethnic hostility committed by a group of individuals. Publications on social media should not be a secret of the investigationThe Platform believes that publications on social media cannot be considered a secret of the investigation. "The State Committee for National
Today, December 17, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, addressed the deputies of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh at their first meeting. Members of the government of Kyrgyzstan were also present at the meeting. The first to speak was Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, who presented the election results. After that, the newly elected deputies took the oath.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 17, a parliamentary group called "Eldik" was established, which includes 18 members of parliament. The group is led by deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 17, a parliamentary group called "Ala-Too" was officially established, consisting of 15 deputies. Deputy Janar Akayev was elected as the chairman of this group. Here is the list of group members:
- During the meeting of the EEC board, an overview of industrial production projects being implemented in the EAEU countries and Uzbekistan was presented. This document serves as a practical tool that contains data on industrial initiatives and investment volumes in key sectors such as aviation, automotive, shipbuilding, agriculture, railway and energy engineering, as well as radio electronics and others.
Today in Batken, a solemn ceremony was held for raising the national flag. This event was announced at the regional representative office. Officials present at the event included the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken region, Aibek Shamenov, the mayor of the city, Seytek Kulubaev, as well as heads of local agencies and residents of the city.
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new decree on measures aimed at completing the process of securing citizens' rights to properties related to land amnesty. According to the press service of the Presidential Administration, this decree aims to implement a unified state policy in the field of land resource management and to organize land relations, as well as to complete the work on securing citizens' property rights to the properties covered by the land amnesty.
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- According to the data from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, from January to November 2025, the gross output produced by industrial enterprises amounted to 686 billion soms. Compared to the same 11 months of 2024, the volume of industrial production increased by 10% (in January–November 2024, the growth was at 4.6%).
At the first meeting of the new composition of the Jogorku Kenesh, held today, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, addressed the deputies. Members of the government of the Kyrgyz Republic also participated in this meeting.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh today, President Sadyr Japarov highlighted significant problems during the parliamentary elections. He emphasized the low voter turnout, despite measures taken to ensure the openness and transparency of the voting process, including electronic systems and the possibility of remote participation. Although there are 200,000 more registered voters in the current elections compared to the previous ones, voter activity still remained below the expected level—less
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new decree concerning amendments to a number of existing decrees. The main goal of these changes is to improve the functioning of the presidential administration, which is carried out in accordance with Articles 70 and 71 of the country's Constitution.
Professor Abdilbait Mamasidikov, who holds the position of rector at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University, is attending the III Gumi Educational Forum in the Republic of Korea. This event is organized by Kyung Hee University in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and serves as a significant international platform for promoting leadership qualities in the field of digital education.
Specialists warn of the possibility of snow avalanches on the Karakol—Enilchek highway in the Issyk-Kul region and urge caution. In particular, an avalanche hazard is expected at the pass leading to the village of Enilchek. Traffic police inspectors strongly recommend that drivers and local residents exercise caution.
During the first meeting of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies elected Ulan Primov as the chairman of the temporary unified committee. Out of 87 registered deputies, 84 supported his candidacy.
President Sadyr Japarov opened the first session of the deputies of the new convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh VIII on December 17. Members of the Cabinet of Ministers were also present at the event. In his speech, the head of state noted:
Today, the national youth boxing championship has opened in Kyrgyzstan for those born in 2008-2009. The relevant information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. At the opening ceremony, the director of the specialized children and youth Olympic reserve school "Yntymak," Rustam Niyazaliev, and the executive director of the National Boxing Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, Orozbek Evgachev, were spotted. Athletes, coaches, and