The president's press service reported that Aibek Shamenov is no longer holding the position of the authorized representative in the Batken region. He will be replaced by Mamyrzhan Rakhimov.
Recall that Shamenov was appointed to this position in December 2024.
In the spring of 2025, President Sadyr Japarov publicly reprimanded Shamenov for his inappropriate communication style with the residents of the village of Dostuk. The incident became known due to a video that appeared on social media. The recording shows how the envoy reacts harshly to questions from local residents regarding their resettlement. This sparked a wave of criticism, and many social media users began calling for his resignation.
In response to public discontent, the former envoy apologized to the residents of Dostuk for his behavior.
