Specific points have been established for crossing the border: "Badzhgiran" is designated exclusively for holders of diplomatic passports, while "Artyk" and "Saraks" are open to all citizens with regular passports.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Kyrgyz citizens contact the Embassy of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan in Turkmenistan or the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the KR in advance for additional information.
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On the morning of February 28, Israel, together with the United States, conducted attacks on Iran. Donald Trump announced his plans to eliminate the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response, Iran began attacking military bases and other U.S. facilities in Israel and the Middle East, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
During the U.S.-Israeli operation, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. Later, his wife, Mansure Khodjasteh, died from her injuries.
Donald Trump noted that the military operation in Iran would last about four weeks. A jihad against the U.S. and Israel has been declared in Iran, emphasizing that no negotiations will be held.
The situation in the Middle East has global implications, including its impact on Kyrgyzstan. Currently, thousands of tourists are stranded due to the conflict in the UAE. Phone numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad can be found here.
