On January 26, a heated discussion erupted during the meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh regarding the results of the work of the High Technology Park (HTP). Deputy Seyidbek Atambaev expressed doubts about the tax contributions of the IT sector, noting that despite significant revenue, the contributions to the budget appear to be unimpressive.
A draft law has been presented for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at improving the functioning of homeowners' associations (HOAs). The document primarily focuses on combating forgery in the decision-making process and enhancing oversight of the board's activities.
Projects being implemented in the country were discussed On January 26, a meeting took place between the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, and Najy Benhassine, the regional director of the World Bank for Central Asian countries.
On January 16, Trump published a message on Truth Social about the creation of a "Council of Peace," to which he invited around 50 countries. Initially, this project was conceived to manage the situation in the Gaza Strip; however, the charter signed on January 22 at the World Economic Forum in Davos does not mention Gaza, which expands the council's scope to other conflicts. Trump expressed hope that the "Council of Peace" could replace the UN, although he later noted
The Ambassador of France, Nicolas Fay, and the Ambassador of Germany, Monika Lenhard, in the Kyrgyz Republic answered questions from the AKIpress agency regarding the influence of the Aachen Treaty on their cooperation in the country. - How does the Aachen Treaty affect the cooperation between France and Germany in Kyrgyzstan? What joint projects are planned?
A draft law has been presented in parliament that amends the Code of Offenses regarding administrative liability for obstructing lawful campaigning during elections. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev is the author of this initiative. According to the proposed document, provisions will be added to Article 65 that define fines for hindrances in campaigning activities. Individuals face a fine of 10,000 soms, while leaders of homeowners' associations, neighborhood committees, and management companies
In Kyrgyzstan, there may be a rise in prices for legal services, as reported by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev on his Telegram channel. He noted that a new initiative from the government is being discussed in parliament, which could change the rules for representation in courts.
Photo from the internet Deputy Dastan Bekeshev warned in his Telegram channel about a possible sharp increase in taxi prices in Kyrgyzstan. According to him, starting from February 1, 2026, all taxi services will have to transition to licensing under new regulations.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new package of regulatory documents that introduces changes to program budgeting and strengthens the requirements for transparency in the use of public funds. This decision is aimed at improving the efficiency of budget expenditures and implementing a unified digital control system. As part of this resolution, key instructions have been developed regarding the formation and execution of program budgets, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of their
America is not the only country leaving Central Asia. As European analysts claim, the old system is collapsing before our eyes, while the new one has yet to take shape. If a new world order does emerge, it will be in the context of the chaos prevailing in the region. The countries of Central Asia, just like many in Europe, yearn for stability and face a difficult choice regarding the direction of their future actions.
In Kyrgyzstan, new judges have been appointed to a number of local courts. The decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. According to this decree, the following individuals have been appointed to the positions of judges of local courts for the first time and for a term of five years:
The head of the presidential administration commented on the reform of private driving schools Kanybek Tumanbaev, head of the presidential administration, shared his thoughts on social media about the upcoming reforms concerning driver training and the operation of private driving schools.
In the repeat elections for electoral district No. 13, the Central Election Commission registered four candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The list of candidates for deputy mandates is as follows:
The issue of mutual provision of buildings and land plots for diplomatic needs between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan was discussed by the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The parliamentary committee responsible for international affairs, security, and migration approved the ratification of the agreement, which was supported in three readings. Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziev noted that this agreement defines the conditions for the placement of diplomatic missions of the two states. Bishkek
Kanibek Tumanbaev, head of the presidential administration, shared information on social media about upcoming reforms concerning private driving schools. He noted that there has been discontent among representatives of some driving schools regarding these changes in the driver training system.
On January 26, the Central Election Commission made a decision to register new candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 13. The list of registered individuals includes the following: • Akylbek Sovetbekovich Arstanbekov;
In social networks, Tumanbaev explained that there have been cases of "selling" driver's licenses in some private driving schools, which, in his opinion, contributed to an increase in the number of traffic accidents. In 2025, compared to 2024, there is a rise in accident rates and the number of casualties on the roads. Responding to the criticism from protesters who claimed they were not informed about the reform and the potential loss of licenses, Tumanbaev noted that the heads
On January 26, the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidates for appointment to the board of directors of the State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Altynbek Kudayberdiev, the chairman of the committee, emphasized that the parliament appoints three members to the board of directors, and due to the expiration of the three-year term of two members, new candidates need to be selected.
An analytical article published by the Georgian publication Interpressnews is dedicated to the five-year term of Sadyr Japarov's presidency. It emphasizes that Kyrgyzstan has undergone significant changes during this period, although important challenges still lie ahead for the country. According to the material, the year 2020 marked the beginning of a crisis for the country; however, over the past five years, the economy has started to grow steadily. The gross domestic product has
The decision not to recognize Zalkarbek Mansuralyev as a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh was made by the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic. The press service of the CEC reported that Mansuralyev's documents were submitted for self-nomination to the multi-mandate electoral district No. 13 on January 21. The working group responsible for accepting and verifying candidates and their documents found that Mansuralyev did not meet the requirements
A draft law was presented to the Jogorku Kenesh concerning amendments to the Law "On External Migration," aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining a general civil passport for children under 16 years old. The proposed revision of Article 43 eliminates the need for consent from both parents to issue a passport abroad. This innovation is intended to address difficulties that arise when one parent is outside the country, not involved in raising the child, or unavailable. Due to
The "Business Tunduk" application was presented at a meeting of the committee on science and information technology. At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, a new application called "Business Tunduk" was introduced, aimed at migrants who have returned to Kyrgyzstan and are looking for ways to invest their earnings.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, made changes to the composition of the interdepartmental commission responsible for monitoring the implementation of the presidential decree regarding reforms aimed at improving efficiency and reducing bureaucracy in the system of state governance of the Kyrgyz Republic. This decree was issued on December 30, 2025, under number 387. According to the order of the Chairman of the Cabinet, dated January 22, 2026, under number 30, the
Donald Trump's recent decision to invite Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the new "Council of Peace" has drawn the attention of experts, dividing them into two camps. Some express concern over the exclusion of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, while others urge not to panic, believing that this will not affect the integrity of Central Asia as an important geopolitical player. Some analysts see no grounds for concern that Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan may fall