Kyrgyzstan: Personnel Changes from March 16 to 20

Яна Орехова Politics
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This week, several significant personnel changes occurred in Kyrgyzstan.

Appointment of Bakyt Torobaev


Bakyt Torobaev will now serve as the special representative of the president for special assignments. Previously, he held the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture.

Mirlankbek Baigonchokov in a new position


Mirlankbek Baigonchokov has become the Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, replacing Bakyt Darmankul uulu. He previously served as the First Deputy Mayor of Bishkek.

First Deputy Minister of Justice


Saira Izakova has been appointed as the First Deputy Minister of Justice. She was born on March 16, 1987, and graduated from the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn with a degree in Law. Throughout her career, she has progressed from a specialist to a head of departments in the central apparatus of the Ministry of Justice, and before her new appointment, she held the position of Deputy Minister.

Kubanychbek Imanaliev becomes First Deputy Mayor of Bishkek


The new First Deputy Mayor of Bishkek is Kubanychbek Imanaliev, who was selected from the municipal personnel reserve. He replaces Mirlankbek Baigonchokov, who has moved on to a new job.

Kairat Mamatov heads the Financial Market Regulation Service


Kairat Mamatov has been appointed as the Chairman of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, succeeding Marat Pirnazarov, who held the position since May 2023. Mamatov was born on February 26, 1982, and has a higher education in economics. Previously, he was a member of the Central Election Commission, elected from the parliamentary faction "Respublika — Ata Jurt" in 2021.

Changes in the Jogorku Kenesh


Four new deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took their oaths. Ulukbek Ormonov replaced Kurmankul Zulushiev, Mavlyuda Kalberdieva replaced Shairbek Tashiev, Baktybek Choybekov replaced Nurlanbek Azygaliev, and Altynkul Murzakimova replaced Gulsyunkan Junushalieva. Some deputies submitted applications for resignation, and the following were appointed to their positions:


Deputy chairpersons of the committees were also elected. Zhanibek Amatov became the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs, Gulsharkan Kultaeva became the Deputy Chairwoman of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Sovetbek Rustambek uulu became the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Labor, and Nurzhamal Torobekova became the Deputy Chairwoman of the Committee on Science and Culture.

New appointment at the National Bank


Almaz Baketaev has been appointed as the head of the National Bank, replacing Melis Turgunbaev, who submitted his resignation. Baketaev was born on January 20, 1971, and has higher technical and economic education. He began his career in the tax authorities and held various positions in the State Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance. Since 2021, he has served as the Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Aigul Ryskulova heads the Labor Migration Department


The Department of Labor Migration and Social Protection of the EEC is now headed by Aigul Ryskulova, born in 1964. She graduated from the Faculty of Law of the Kyrgyz State University and the Academy of Labor and Social Relations in Moscow. Previously, she held the positions of Minister of Labor and Social Development, as well as Chairwoman of the State Migration Committee.

Saudi Arabian Ambassador begins his work


Iyad bin Ghazi Hakim has officially begun his duties as the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia. His predecessor, Ibrahim bin Radi Al-Radi, served in Kyrgyzstan since June 2021.

Kiyalbek Tashpolotov appointed Director of Medical and Social Expertise


Kiyalbek Tashpolotov has become the Director of the Republican Center for Medical and Social Expertise under the Ministry of Labor, replacing Elmira Ramankulova.

Previous personnel changes from March 9 to 13 can be viewed here.
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