During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed a bill titled "On State Awards, Honorary Titles, and State Prizes," which proposes a sharp reduction in the number of awards from 46 to 20. The idea of abolishing the "Kemenger" award, intended for state and municipal employees, was particularly met with strong opposition.
Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the president, commented on the statement made by Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov during a broadcast on a federal channel. Solovyov suggested the need for a forceful intervention in the internal affairs of Armenia and Central Asian countries to keep them within Russia's "sphere of influence." Alagozov noted: "Such statements should be regarded as something unserious, related to lengthy programs where various topics are
At the parliamentary meeting on January 14, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu emphasized the need to expedite the process of adopting the bill to abolish tenders. He noted that during meetings with voters, deputies encounter complaints about delays in the construction of social facilities such as schools, kindergartens, and roads.
At the parliamentary meeting, Dastanbek Jumabekov expressed the opinion that attempts to profit from the issuance of official certificates are unacceptable. The deputy noted that the government plans to amend the legislation, which will lead to an increase in prices for state services, including the issuance of certificates.
Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan, commented on the recent statements made by Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov. Alagozov reported that in recent days, representatives of various media outlets have been asking him whether there will be an official response from the authorities regarding Solovyov's words.
At the parliamentary meeting, the president's representative Almasbek Abytov asked the deputies to remove the discussion of the bill from the agenda, citing the absence of a speaker. However, Kamila Talieva, a deputy, expressed her dissatisfaction and proposed to reject the project. She spoke sharply: "Who is the author of this document? This is an enemy of the state! No matter which ministry it came from, it will undermine the president and the Jogorku Kenesh! I don't understand
The foreign ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan held a phone conversation during which they discussed the most important issues of bilateral relations. The main focus was on the development of international transport corridors and increasing the capacity at joint customs points, as reported by the press service of the foreign ministry.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Nurlanbek Azygaliev proposed creating a special regime for electricity consumption in high-altitude and cold regions of Kyrgyzstan. He pointed out that the current restrictions on electricity consumption create significant problems for the population, especially in mountainous areas.
The Congress of Women of Kyrgyzstan summarized its work for the past year and outlined its activities until 2026. Comprising more than 500,000 determined women, the Congress of Women of Kyrgyzstan represents the largest and most cohesive public organization in the country. The president of the congress, Zamira Akbagysheva, noted that over the past year, more than 50,000 women from various corners of Kyrgyzstan have joined the organization. This indicates the growing influence of the congress,
At the last meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law concerning amendments to the Law "On State and Municipal Services" was discussed. Some deputies expressed their disagreement with the proposed amendments. Kamila Talieva emphasized the point related to optimizing the requirements for the standards of state and municipal services. She noted: "You talk about creating reserves to improve technical services. However, the state is not a commercial store, and its goal should not be
Every year, the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic publishes reports on the income and expenses of state and municipal officials for the previous year. In these declarations, officials indicate their salary, additional sources of income, as well as information about real estate and movable property, including data about close relatives. Kaktus.media conducted an analysis of the declarations. Adylbek Kasymaliev - Head of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev - First Deputy Head of
On January 14, the deputies voted for amendments to the Law "On the Elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh" in the third reading. During the discussion, Dastan Jumabekov pointed out an error in the draft law, which was composed in the Kyrgyz language. In response, Bekeshev stated that the text had been translated by the staff of the relevant department of the parliament. He also reminded that during the third reading, editorial changes are
At the meeting organized at the CSTO Secretariat, Alexander Pankin was present, who holds the position of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. The CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov, who took office on January 1, 2026, emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to achieve the goals of the Russian presidency. He highlighted that this is aimed at strengthening allied ties and promoting the formation of a collective security architecture in Eurasia.
The Central Election Commission has received applications from four citizens seeking to participate in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for territorial district No. 13 in the Jalal-Abad region. This was reported by 24.kg. Among the candidates are 61-year-old Akylbek Arstanbekov, 54-year-old Erkinbek Mamataev, 56-year-old Ulanbek Asanov, and 60-year-old Baktybek Asamudinov.
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been submitted for consideration, aimed at tightening environmental standards for vehicles. This draft law proposes amendments to the Law "On Road Traffic" and the Code of Administrative Offenses. It was initiated by Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev, and the text of the document is available on the official website of the Jogorku Kenesh for public discussion. According to the proposals, vehicles must be equipped with functioning catalytic converters and
As part of the "Government Accelerators" program, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting with the heads of state bodies and presidential representatives in the regions. Two initiatives were presented at the meeting, which are to be implemented within 100 days. Cabinet photo. "Accelerators" are being launched: customs and medical examinations — in 100 days The first initiative concerns the simplification of the goods identification process
In a conversation with journalists, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi from Tehran University characterized the current events in Iran as part of a familiar scenario, where external pressure and attempts at destabilization play a key role. He noted that Western countries have been predicting the "fall of the regime" for many years, and these forecasts periodically resurface, although, in his opinion, they always turn out to be false. Marandi asserts that "the state is supported by
At the parliamentary meeting, Dastan Bekeshev proposed to expand the opportunities for obtaining medical certificates in private clinics. According to him, there are significant queues in state institutions due to the large number of people wishing to obtain documents. “Currently, only state hospitals are connected to the 'Tunduk' system, and certificates can only be obtained there. Private clinics are not integrated into this system. To reduce the burden on state institutions,
According to Resolution No. 663 "On the Regulation of Trade Activities in the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic," adopted on October 14, starting from the beginning of 2026, catering establishments will no longer be allowed to charge a separate fee for service. This means that bills should no longer include a line for "service charge." However, the consequences of this decision have been unexpected. Key provisions of the new resolution include:
In the village of Kamyshanovka, located in the Chui region, the construction of a modern checkpoint will soon begin. This was announced on January 14 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by Abdykarim Alimbaev, the head of the Border Service of the State National Security Committee. He noted that this step is due to the increase in the flow of people and vehicles at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border.
According to the press service of the State Department, this measure was taken as part of efforts to strengthen the country's security, and similar actions are planned to continue.
On January 14, a telephone conversation took place between Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, and his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, during the conversation, key aspects of Kyrgyz-Uzbek cooperation were discussed. Special attention was given to the prospects for developing international transport corridors and improving the operation of customs points on the border
In the residential area of "Ak-Zhar," as well as in the neighboring new buildings "Nurkhojo" and "Adilet," about 15,000 residents live. This information was presented by deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu at a recent parliamentary meeting. According to him, more than 3,000 children from these areas have to travel to schools in Bishkek every day, as the residential areas lack the necessary social infrastructure.
During the meeting chaired by President and Supreme Commander Shavkat Mirziyoyev, key points of the modernization of Uzbekistan's defense system were discussed. The main focus will be on updating the Defense Doctrine and the National Security Concept, which will reaffirm the country's status as a non-aligned state with an emphasis on diplomacy, high technology, and military autonomy.