In the mayor's opinion, the interests of the state should be prioritized, and he does not view the capital as his personal property. "First and foremost, we need to focus on the development of the country. If the need for such a decision arises in the future, it may be made. Although I cannot say that these rumors greatly concern me, I have thought about how it could affect the country. But at the moment, this issue is not being discussed at the leadership level," he noted.
It is important to emphasize that in September 2025, the city of Jalal-Abad was renamed to Manas. After that, the question arose about granting it the status of a city of republican significance, which would equate it to Bishkek and Osh. In connection with these events, rumors about a possible relocation of the capital began to circulate in society.
The head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, commenting on these rumors, noted that "time will tell."
