Three Deputy Chairmen of the GKNB have been dismissed The process of dismissals in the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) continues. In particular, three deputy chairmen have been relieved of their duties:
President Sadyr Japarov signed a law concerning the ratification of a loan agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Development Fund. This document, related to the project "Construction of Public Schools (Phase II)," was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. The law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on January 29, 2026.
The European Union has initiated a proposal to expand the sanctions list, which may include two banks from Kyrgyzstan: "Keremet Bank" and OJSC "Capital Bank of Central Asia." This was reported by Reuters, citing a draft of the relevant document. The proposed sanctions aim to impose restrictions related to the provision of cryptocurrency services in Russia. If this proposal is accepted, the mentioned banks will lose the ability to conduct financial transactions with
An expert discussed the significance of Astana's foreign policy initiatives for Central Asia and the Middle East Recent actions by Kazakhstan in the realm of international politics, especially in the context of the conflict in the Middle East, have drawn the attention of the entire region. In the face of prolonged crises and the weakening of traditional global institutions, Astana is demonstrating a willingness to create new platforms for dialogue that go beyond traditional diplomacy.
In early February 2026, the topic of early presidential elections in the Kyrgyz Republic is actively discussed in society, especially after the recent parliamentary elections, which were also held early. Interest in this topic intensified after the deputies of the VII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh adopted a law establishing the date of the presidential elections for January 24, 2027. The initiative to hold elections under the new law was voiced in an open letter signed by 75 signatories,
As of February 9, 2026, the official election campaigning for the repeat elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh from single-member electoral district No. 13 has started, as reported by the Central Election Commission (CEC). Campaigning begins after the registration of all candidates is completed and ends 24 hours before the voting day, according to the constitutional law on elections. Since the elections are being held again, the duration of the electoral process is only 20 days, which is
Workers of the Opera and Ballet Theater expressed their protest against the transfer of the utility building to the Ministry of Finance. During a meeting with representatives of the cultural sector, members of the parliamentary committee dealing with issues of science, education, innovative development, and culture were present at the event. Deputies inspected the condition of the two-story utility building, which belongs to the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after
At a meeting held at the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Moscow, the possibilities of returning doctors to their homeland and creating conditions for their professional growth in the country's healthcare system were discussed. About 60 doctors participated in the event.
The government has presented for public discussion a draft resolution concerning the approval of the Climate Education and Awareness Development Program for the period of 2025–2030, as well as an action plan and a system of indicators for its implementation. The aim of the document is to create a unified and sustainable system of climate education that encompasses all levels of education and public life. According to the report, Kyrgyzstan is one of the most vulnerable regions in Central Asia
Members of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition, recently reviewed amendments to the Constitutional Law "On the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic." The initiator of this bill was the country's president. Almazbek Akmatov, the chairman of the Accounts Chamber, emphasized that one of the key points of the bill is the reduction of the number of auditors from nine to three.
The initiators also sent an appeal to the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh A group of 75 individuals, including scholars, former prime ministers, ex-deputies, and public figures, addressed President Sadyr Japarov and Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu with an urgent request for the immediate initiation of new elections.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic plans to allocate plots of land for farmers ranging from 20 to 30 acres, designated for organic farming. These lands will be provided from the pool of clean pastures, and the state will also cover the certification costs, which can reach from $20,000 to $30,000. Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev shared this information at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with agricultural policy and ecology. Torobaev noted that
In the Kyrgyz Republic, at the initiative of President Sadyr Japarov, an experimental program is being launched aimed at optimizing the driver training process. As reported by the President's Chief of Staff Kanbek Tumanbaev, the most successful cadets who demonstrate outstanding results in their training will be able to take exams after just four months, instead of the usual timeframe.
Starting from February 10, 2023, the Kyrgyz Republic will open enrollment in state driving schools. New driver training programs will also be implemented, as reported by Kaktus.media citing the Office of the President of the KR. Enrollment can only be done online through the official website avtomektep.srs.kg.
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev reported that the epizootic situation in Kyrgyzstan remains under control, despite registered cases of foot-and-mouth disease. Torobaev emphasized that special headquarters have been established in every region of the country and control has been strengthened, especially at the borders.
The question of whether neighbors pay for the use of water resources became a topic of discussion at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with agricultural policy, ecology, and water resources. Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraiev raised an important issue regarding the equitable distribution of water among countries. “Back in the sixth convocation, Kyrgyzstan took a loan from the World Bank in the amount of $500-600 million for the needs of the Toktogul HPP. This created a
Kydyraiev expressed concern that about 80% of the resources from Kyrgyzstan's reservoirs are going to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and he raised the question of how this issue is being addressed. "How can we discuss this with them?" the deputy clarified.
Today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev stated at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agricultural Policy that all livestock markets that do not meet established requirements will be closed. This statement was made in response to the proposal by Deputy Erkeaiym Seitkazieva, who emphasized the need to open a livestock market in the Issyk-Ata district.
A group of significant public and state figures in Kyrgyzstan has sent an appeal to President Sadyr Japarov and Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, urgently calling for the initiation of early presidential elections. They believe that such a step will help resolve the legal uncertainties surrounding the presidential term and provide a new impetus for the country's development.
Kyrgyzstan plans to launch 75 new agricultural processing enterprises by 2026. This was announced by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to agricultural policy and ecology. He noted that the compiled list of enterprises takes into account the characteristics of each region and the availability of raw material resources.
The draft resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding the creation and functioning of geological parks has been put forward for public discussion. This document has been developed to implement Article 232 of the Law "On Specially Protected Natural Areas" and aims to establish clear rules for the formation of geoparks in the country. The draft describes the legal framework for the creation, functioning, and possible closure of geological parks, which will include
A group of 75 people sent a letter to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, and the Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, requesting the immediate initiation of new elections. Among the signatories are representatives from various fields, including science and politics. In the appeal, it is emphasized that the current president was elected in 2021 under the old Constitution, while the new Constitution, adopted in a referendum in April of the same year,
The Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev, who also holds the position of Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, confirmed at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agrarian Policy that the current stocks of fuel and lubricants (F&L) will meet the needs for spring field work. According to him, consumption is projected to be 40 thousand tons of diesel fuel and 9.7 thousand tons of gasoline by 2026.