Uzbekistan will no longer claim the disputed area of Unkur-Tuu In return, Kyrgyzstan will open air communication to the Uzbek exclave of Sokh. This was reported by Uzbek media, citing a statement from the press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Galina Baiterek, made following the state visit of Sadyr Japarov to Uzbekistan. Regarding the delimitation and demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek state border, she noted that both sides agreed that this work should be completed within the next
Foreign Ministers of Central Asia Discussed Security Issues in the Region The foreign ministers of Central Asian countries, on behalf of their presidents, discussed security issues and the use of water and energy resources in the region during a meeting held on Saturday on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan, reports the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic. “A wide range of relevant regional cooperation issues was discussed at the meeting. Special attention
SU-25 attack aircraft from the CSTO airbase "Kant" struck at a conditional enemy. - The summer of 2018 has been truly hot, but this does not hinder the pilots of the Russian airbase of the CSTO "Kant" from continuing their combat training, - the press service of the airbase stated. One of the stages of combat training took place recently when SU-25 attack aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces, stationed at the airfield in the suburbs of Kant, attacked concentrations of
A unified database of officials convicted of official crimes will be created in Kyrgyzstan The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan must establish a unified database of officials who have been prosecuted for committing official crimes related to corruption, as well as the embezzlement of state and municipal property, by June 1, 2018. The decision of the Security Council, which outlines this and other steps at the state level to combat and eradicate corruption as a threat to national
As of today, according to expert data, up to 800,000 Kyrgyz citizens are in labor migration About 640,000 citizens have registered for migration in Russia. The embassy strives to provide maximum assistance to our citizens in processing documents and obtaining other services, said the press secretary of the KR embassy in the Russian Federation, Gulbarchyn Bayimbetova, during a video bridge.
Expert: Kyrgyzstan "integrates" into China's giant plans On December 27, trilateral ministerial negotiations on the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will take place in Tashkent. The day before, Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov instructed Minister of Transport and Roads Jamshitbek Kalilov to thoroughly prepare an expert group, as "the railway project is very important for Kyrgyzstan to access external markets." Jeenbekov emphasized that the
At the meeting of the National Council for Sustainable Development on November 15 at the state residence "Ala-Archa," Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev called for the urgent construction of roads to China together with "fraternal Uzbekistan." According to him, the railway funded by Chinese loans will connect the north and south of the mountainous republic. The highway Tashkent—Osh—Kashgar should be started immediately.
A rally took place near the Government House in the capital of Kyrgyzstan A rally was held near the Government House in the capital of Kyrgyzstan against amendments to the Water Code that would allow strategic enterprises to conduct operations in close proximity to glaciers. About 40 opposition supporters and NGO representatives participated in the protest.
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan must reconsider the existing agreements on land transfer, signed and put into effect without notifying the people of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan should not give away the lands of its ancestors, and the authorities that made the decision to transfer them are betraying the interests of the people. This viewpoint was expressed at a press conference in Bishkek by public figure Mambetjunus Abylov, a member of the "El Unu" movement. He also noted that local residents
The investigation into the opposition conspiracy to overthrow the government continues in Kyrgyzstan. Another political figure who appeared in a compromising recording, Duulatbek Turdunaliev, has been declared wanted. To eliminate any possibility of a repeat of the events of 2005 and 2010, leaders of the opposition movement "El Uunu," Bektur Asanov and Kubanychbek Kadyrbekov, as well as Ernest Karybekov, whose identity has been confirmed by the GKNB, have been remanded in custody in
In Kyrgyzstan, disputes continue over the conflict with Uzbekistan in the border Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region. While the Prime Minister of the Republic, Temir Sariev, visited the Aksy district and expressed his position and that of the state on this issue, President Almazbek Atambayev has not officially stated his position regarding the incident. The actions of the head of state have caused confusion; however, today at a meeting with journalists, representatives of the opposition
“The ‘third revolution,’ which the residents of Kyrgyzstan feared with the arrival of spring and the protest season, is not destined to happen. The republic's special services detained two opposition leaders - Kubanychbek Kadyrbekov (National Opposition Movement) and Bektur Asanov (from the ‘El Unu’ party) - who intended to join their like-minded supporters and other Kyrgyz citizens in a series of protests across the regions of the country. Soon, a certain ‘citizen K.E.’ joined them, also
The conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan over the disputed border territory in the Jalal-Abad region is escalating. Official Tashkent has justified its actions by claiming a desire to ensure the safety of its citizens during Navruz. However, the holiday has ended, and the Uzbek military remains in the unauthorized territory. While a "thin peace" persists between the states, it would only take a small provocation from either side to disrupt it. Who might benefit from
In southern Kyrgyzstan, preparations are underway for a rally scheduled for Thursday, March 24, the anniversary of the first "people's revolution" of 2005. The situation is complicated by the conflict with Uzbekistan over disputed border territory, and law enforcement officials fear that all these events combined could escalate into mass riots or an attempt to overthrow the government. Moreover, almost immediately after the start of the conflict with Uzbekistan, social media saw
The Republic became part of the union at a rather difficult time for the country, but all difficulties can be overcome with the appropriate political will of the leadership of Russia and Kyrgyzstan, believe Kyrgyz politicians. Let us remind you that in early March, Vladimir Putin and Almazbek Atambayev met in Moscow. There was quite a bit of information in the media regarding this. However, many experts noted that the meeting was rather formal in nature. It should be noted that on August 12,
Kyrgyz citizens and the republic's law enforcement agencies are preparing for another round of public protests and unrest, which may lead to possible riots. The opposition has reported that residents of the regions and the southern capital are ready to hold protests against mandatory housing insurance, rising electricity prices, and insurance premiums. Opponents of the current government will also participate in these events. A number of experts have stated that public outrage is
The high-profile denunciation in early 2016 of the agreement between the KR and the RF on the construction of a cascade of hydropower plants is based not on deteriorating relations between the states or a shift in the Kyrgyz authorities' vector towards Turkey, which has already expressed a desire to participate in the construction of hydropower facilities in the KR. Doctor of Sciences Karybek Alymkulov, an energy expert and member of the Board of Directors of OJSC "NES KR,"
Members of the Kyrgyz parliament have proposed to give the official cars they recently rejected to cultural workers. According to MP Meerbek Miskenbaev from the SDPK faction, this would allow the parliament to support domestic culture. Especially since 2016 has been declared the Year of History and Culture in Kyrgyzstan. He believes that the distribution of the vehicles should be handled by a parliamentary working group led by MP Sadik Sher-Niyaz.
"In Kyrgyzstan, political parties are formed based on clan affiliation," said Professor Murat Suyunbaev of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University during a roundtable on the topic of "Political Situation in the Eurasian Space," which took place at the press center of IA on February 17. During his presentation on "The Influence of the Geopolitical Situation on Internal Processes in Kyrgyzstan," Suyunbaev noted that due to geographical reasons, Kyrgyzstan has always
“Kyrgyzstan needs to conduct a more careful foreign policy, otherwise our 'zigzags' will not be forgiven by our strategic partners,” said the editor-in-chief of Polit.kg, Arkadiy Gladilov, during a round table on the topic “Political Situation in the Eurasian Space,” which took place at the press center of IA on February 17. According to Arkadiy Gladilov, Kyrgyz citizens voted for stability, peace, and joining the Eurasian Economic Union in the parliamentary elections. These
Iran is considering the possibility of joining the Eurasian Economic Union and also intends to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. This was announced at a meeting with journalists that took place in Bishkek last Tuesday by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Kyrgyz Republic, Ali Najafi Khoshroudi. The beginning of 2016 marked the lifting of international and unilateral sanctions against the republic, as the IRI fulfilled all
On Tuesday, February 2, a meeting took place at the Iranian Embassy in Bishkek with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Kyrgyz Republic, Ali Nadzhafi Khoshroudi, and journalists. During the event, the diplomat spoke about the relations between the two countries and the prospects for cooperation between the IRI and Kyrgyzstan. In his welcoming speech, Ali Nadzhafi emphasized that the Kyrgyz Republic and Iran have a lot in common, particularly
Members of the Kyrgyz Parliament, Janar Akaev and Askarbek Shadiev, have been invited to a formal breakfast with the President of the United States, Barack Obama. The traditional breakfast with American President Barack Obama will take place on February 3 of this year. The U.S. leader hosts formal breakfasts for representatives from various countries on an annual basis. The Jogorku Kenesh (Kyrgyz Parliament) noted that Janar Akaev will represent the parliamentary majority coalition in the
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almazbek Atambayev, signed the Laws "On the Denunciation of the Agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Russian Federation on the Construction and Operation of the Kambaratinskaya HPP-1, signed on September 20, 2012, in Bishkek" and "On the Denunciation of the Agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Russian Federation on the Construction and Operation of the
Legislative innovations coming into effect in February 2015 in Kyrgyzstan – voluntary-compulsory insurance of housing and the introduction of compulsory vehicle insurance (OSAGO), against which car owners are actively protesting, could lead the country to a crisis, potentially resulting in a new government coup. Such a grim scenario for the republic is quite possible, according to public figure and human rights activist Toktayym Umetalieva. The human rights activist draws parallels with how
Kyrgyzstan continues to develop the denunciation of the cooperation project with Russia for the construction of the Kambarata HPP-1 and the Upper Naryn cascade of hydropower plants. The bill has already been sent by the republic's government to the parliament for discussion and refinement. Following the statement about the need to denounce the agreement and seek new investors for the projects from the head of state, Almazbek Atambayev, Prime Minister Temir Sariyev also spoke on the same
Last week, a television project called "Parliament Taxi" was launched in Kyrgyzstan. The idea is that once a week, one of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh will get behind the wheel of a taxi and drive citizens to their desired destination in Bishkek for free. During the ride, passengers will have the opportunity to communicate with their elected representative and share their problems. The first to take on the role of taxi driver was Uzarbek Zhilkybaev, a deputy from the SDPK
At the end of the outgoing year, Kyrgyzstan announced its intention to denounce the agreement with Russia regarding the construction of the Kambarata HPP-1 and the Upper Naryn cascade of hydropower plants, the construction of which began back in 2009. It was supposed to involve a 50% joint participation between Kyrgyzstan and Russia. The future Kambarata HPP was expected to generate 4.4 billion kWh of electricity, covering not only the electricity needs of Kyrgyz citizens but also turning
On Thursday, December 24, at the state residence, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, held a final press conference for 2015. He made several quite loud statements that demonstrated a somewhat changed geopolitical position of the republic. In particular, Almazbek Sharshenovich voiced his position regarding the confrontation between Russia and Turkey, which began after Turkish Air Force shot down a Russian bomber attacking ISIS. His stance was quite soft and democratic, essentially
Last Monday, December 21, a regular CSTO summit took place in Moscow, dedicated to security and stability issues in the member countries of the organization and in the world. The members of the union expressed verbal support for the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, in his actions regarding the Syrian issue and the current situation in relations with the Turkish authorities, as well as adopted a statement on countering international terrorism. - We again declare our resolute
By being in solidarity with Russia regarding the downed Russian Su-24, Kyrgyzstan may lose its friendly relations with Turkey. This was reported by the news agency former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Alikbek Dzekshenkulov. According to him, the Kyrgyz leadership is currently in a difficult position. On one hand, Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, a member of the CSTO, and a strategic ally of Russia. In turn, the Russian Federation provides the republic with
After loud revelations about what is happening behind the walls of the Jogorku Kenesh, several journalists were denied access to parliamentary sessions. The sixth convocation of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, having worked for less than a month, is already surrounded by scandals involving representatives of the "fourth estate." Recall that media workers managed to unearth information about the purchase of expensive leather chairs and carpets, which outraged voters. In response, the
A couple of weeks ago, while addressing the deputies and newly sworn-in members of the government, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, emphasized the upcoming presidential elections in 2017. He noted that primarily millionaires have entered the highest legislative body of the country and pointed out that this could happen again during the presidential elections. In his speech, Atambayev stated that if someone who bypassed the Constitution and brought his team to the Jogorku Kenesh
With each passing day, issues of information security are becoming increasingly relevant. Daily, in Kyrgyzstan and beyond, groups with nationalist, extremist views, and calls to overthrow the existing spiritual foundations and the current government are being blocked, and websites with similar content are being removed. However, the forces are still unequal: analysts and experts talk about the crisis of patriotism, morality, spirituality, civic consciousness, and the substitution of
Kyrgyzstan needs reforms in the fields of religion, culture, and state governance. This was stated by writer and journalist Mar Baidzhiev at the I Bishkek Forum "Kyrgyzstan: alarming prospects in the field of national security" at the international press center of the IA. According to him, religious education, the basics of which should be taught in schools of the Kyrgyz Republic as a mandatory subject, will help protect against external threats in the form of international terrorism
On Monday, November 16, the I Bishkek Forum "Kyrgyzstan: Alarming Prospects in the Field of National Security" took place at the international press center of the Information Agency. Experts, political scientists, deputies, analysts, and journalists gathered at the same table to discuss pressing issues. According to the participants of the Forum, the need for such a discussion has increased after the parliamentary elections. The "most honest and transparent" elections in
Asylbek Jeenbekov, a representative of the SDPK party, was elected Speaker of the Kyrgyz parliament during the session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on November 4. 114 deputies voted for his candidacy, while 4 voted against. Immediately before his election, Jeenbekov stated that he would not reduce the number of staff in the parliament's apparatus, as this step could weaken the parliament. It is worth noting that the parliamentary faction "Respublika-Ata Jurt" had previously
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Almazbek Atambayev today, October 29, met with the leader of the faction of the Social Democratic Party of the Kyrgyz Republic, Chynybai Tursunbekov, and granted the SDPK faction the right to form a coalition of the parliamentary majority. The head of state recommended that the parliamentary faction of the Social Democratic Party of the Kyrgyz Republic and other factions of the Jogorku Kenesh, during the formation of the coalition of the parliamentary majority
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is concluding his Central Asian tour this week, having visited all the republics of Central Asia. He began his visit in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, landing in Bishkek on Saturday (October 31), after negotiations in Vienna regarding the Syrian issue. He then visited Samarkand (November 1), Astana (November 2), Dushanbe (November 3), and is set to visit Ashgabat. Kerry aims to make history as the first U.S. Secretary of State to visit all five Central Asian
Central Asia has once again found itself in the spotlight of leading regional and non-regional players. Significant events took place in Astana as part of the EAEU. Central Asia was visited by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. These events indicate that a new stage of geopolitical rivalry in the region may be beginning. From October 29 to November 3, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will make an official visit, during which he will visit all five Central Asian
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan immediately after the negotiations on Syria, which will take place on October 29 in Vienna. This was reported by the U.S. State Department press service. – The Secretary will visit Bishkek, Samarkand, Astana, Dushanbe, and Ashgabat to hold bilateral talks with high-ranking officials from each country’s government. This is Secretary John Kerry's first visit to Central Asia and the
Co-chairman of the "Butun Kyrgyzstan Emgek" party Adakhan Madumarov stated that his party lost more than 10,000 votes due to the dishonest counting of votes by the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the pressure during the court proceedings regarding their case, which was not enough to enter the parliament of Kyrgyzstan. – The session on October 27 showed that the judiciary in Kyrgyzstan is not independent. "How unfortunate it is that you were late," they told us in
“The visit of the Prime Minister of Japan to Kyrgyzstan will go down in history as the first visit by the head of the Japanese government,” said the President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev during the summary of the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Bishkek. The head of Kyrgyzstan and the Prime Minister of Japan signed a joint statement on solidarity and partnership among democratic states during their meeting in Bishkek. They also signed a number of memorandums and
ODKB has prepared for a possible invasion of ISIS forces on the southern borders. This was stated by the head of the Russian diplomatic mission in the Kyrgyz Republic at a press conference held the day before at the International Press Center News- Asia . According to the diplomat, all countries in the region are under protection. Even Uzbekistan, which has distanced itself from ODKB and received a decent amount of military equipment from the USA, can count on assistance in case of an
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan must sit down at the negotiating table, and together with the Russian and Kazakh sides discuss all the nuances of constructing a cascade of hydropower plants on Kyrgyz territory. This was stated by the head of the Russian diplomatic mission at a press conference held at the international press center of the IA, commenting on the threatening statements made by the head of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, regarding the construction of Russian-Kyrgyz hydropower plants. - As
Russia does not plan to send troops to Syria to fight ISIS; however, such assistance may well be provided by Russia to any other state if it requests it. This was stated by the head of the Russian diplomatic mission in the Kyrgyz Republic at a conference held at the International Press Center News- Asia , where he outlined the main vectors of Russian foreign and domestic policy, Russia's position on Syria, and answered pressing questions from the media. First and foremost, the countries
On Thursday, October 15, a press conference was held at the international press center of the Information Agency with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kyrgyz Republic, Andrey Krutko. The head of the diplomatic mission outlined Russia's position on the Syrian issue and answered many pressing questions from journalists related to Russia, its foreign and domestic policies. However, undoubtedly, the most important issue remained the Syrian
