The Cabinet approved the preparation plan for the anniversary Issyk-Kul Forum named after Chyngyz Aitmatov

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The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has decided to implement a plan of activities related to the preparation and holding of the anniversary Issyk-Kul International Forum, named after the outstanding writer Chyngyz Torekulovich Aitmatov. This document is a result of the decree issued by the President of the country on August 2, 2025.

Various state institutions, the offices of the presidential representatives in the regions, as well as local self-government bodies will be involved in the execution of the plan. They have been tasked with identifying and implementing the necessary measures within the established deadlines.

Every quarter, the responsible structures will be required to submit consolidated reports on the progress of the plan to the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy no later than the 5th of the month following the reporting period. In turn, the Ministry of Culture is obliged to send consolidated data to the Presidential Administration by the 20th of the month following the reporting period.

Funding for the activities will be provided from the republican budget, as well as from other sources that do not contradict the legislation.

Plan of Activities for the Preparation and Conduct of the Anniversary Issyk-Kul International Forum Named After the Great Humanist, World-Famous Writer Chyngyz Torekulovich Aitmatov
No.TasksActivitiesDeadlinesExpected ResultsResponsible Executives
Section 1. Development of the Forum Concept and Program of Activities
1Determining key areas for the effective work of the organizing committeeIdentify thematic sections of the forumJanuary, February 2026Thematic sections of the forum identifiedAPK
2Develop the program of activities and agendaMarch 2026Program of activities and agenda developedOrganizing Committee
3Form a list of invited guests and delegationsJanuary 2026List of guests and delegations formedMFA, MCIYP, APK
Section 2. Organizational and Material-Technical Support for the Forum
4Ensuring the participation of all relevant state bodies for the successful organization of the forumDetermine the budget for the forumJanuary 2026Budget necessary for the forum calculated. Funding secured from the state budget and partnersAPK, MF, MCIYP
5Identify and prepare venues for the forum (cities of Bishkek, Cholpon-Ata)March 2026Venues for the forum identified and prepared (cities of Bishkek, Cholpon-Ata)MCIYP, MFA, Bishkek City Hall, Presidential Representative in Issyk-Kul Region
6Organize transportation, security measures, and accommodation for guestsJune 2026Transportation services organized, security measures taken, guests accommodatedMVD, MCIYP
7Provide technical support for the forum (audio, video, Internet, and others)April 2026Technical support for the forum provided (audio, video, electricity, Internet, and others)MCRIT, MCIYP, UDPK
8Create the forum's symbols and brandDevelop the official logo of the forum and brand bookJanuary 2026Forum logo and corporate identity (colors, fonts, visual materials), as well as brand book developedOrganizing Committee
9Provide participants with informational materialsPrepare and distribute informational materials (leaflets, guidelines) among forum participantsJune 2026Participants provided with informational materials for better understanding of the event's contentMCIYP, UDPK, MNOI
10Inviting international participants and partnersInvite renowned intellectuals and humanistsFebruary 2026Invitations sent to renowned humanists, scholars, and writers according to the listMFA, MCIYP, APK
11Send official invitations to representatives of international organizationsFebruary 2026Official invitations sent to representatives of international organizationsMFA, MCIYP, APK
12Involving the intelligentsia, scholars, and youth of the Kyrgyz RepublicImplement comprehensive measures to engage intellectuals and scientists in the forumApril, May 2026The forum united the efforts of all universities and concentrated the scientific, educational, and intellectual potential of the countryMNOI, NAS
13Send official invitations to renowned scholars, poets, writers, and scientific figures of the Kyrgyz RepublicJanuary 2026List compiled and official invitations sent to scholars, poets, and writersMNOI, NAS
14Preparation of commemorative souvenirs dedicated to Ch. Aitmatov and his worksIssue collectible silver coins, develop commemorative souvenirsFebruary 2026Silver coins issued and commemorative souvenirs developedNB, UDPK, NAS, MCIYP
Section 3. Information Support and Interaction with the Public
15Ensuring the preparation and adaptation of all venues for the forum's eventsCheck and approve venues for the forum's events: in the administrative building of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic "Yntymak Ordo", Bishkek; in the cultural center "Rukh Ordo" named after Ch. Aitmatov, in Cholpon-Ata and othersFebruary, March 2026Venues and institutions for the events preparedBishkek City Hall, Presidential Representative in Issyk-Kul Region, MCIYP, UDPK
16Ensure conference rooms are equipped with audiovisual equipmentFebruary, March 2026Conference rooms equipped with modern audiovisual equipmentMCIYP, UDPK
17Install banners and navigation systems with the official symbols of the forumMay 2026Banners and navigation systems with the official symbols of the forum installedBishkek City Hall, Presidential Representative in Issyk-Kul Region, MCIYP, UDPK
18Ensure sanitary and hygienic conditions in accordance with national and international standards (toilets, washrooms, and other facilities)February, March 2026Sanitary and hygienic conditions brought in line with national and international normsMZ, Bishkek City Hall, Presidential Representative in Issyk-Kul Region
19Organization of accommodation for guests and their transportation servicesPrepare boarding houses and hotels for accommodating participants and guests of the forumApril, May 2026Participants accommodated in hotels and boarding houses. Transportation services providedPresidential Representative in Issyk-Kul Region, UDPK, MCIYP, MFA
20Organize transfers from airports to forum venues via intercity and domestic routesJune 2026Transfers for participants organized from airports to forum venues via intercity and domestic routesMCIYP, JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan", MVD, MNOI, MTC, MFA, NAS
21Identify logistics coordinators for each delegationApril, May 2026Logistics coordinator established for each delegation from the relevant state institutionsMinistry of Education, MNOI, NAS, DTP, MCIYP, MFA
22Ensure security measures during the forumEnsure public order and security during the preparation and holding of the forumApril, May 2026Public order and security ensured during the preparation and holding of the forumMVD, GKNB, MES, MZ, MFA
23Promote the dissemination of the forum's ideas among the public to enhance its influence and increase international recognitionDisseminate the ideas of the forum among the public to attract public attention and increase international recognitionFrom January 2026International recognition of the forum increasedMCIYP, MCRIT, APK, NTRC, ElTR, media
24Develop and approve a media planFrom January 2026Media plan developed and approvedMCIYP, MCRIT, APK, NTRC, ElTR, media, MFA
25Ensure the preparation of special programs and video materials for radio, TV channels, and online social media platformsFrom January 2026Special programs and video content created for radio, television, and social mediaMCIYP, MNOI, NAS, NTRC, ElTR, media, APK, MFA
26Release a series of special reports dedicated to Ch. Aitmatov and the theme of the forumFrom January 2026A series of special reports on Ch. Aitmatov and the theme of the forum releasedMCIYP, MNOI, NAS, NTRC, ElTR, media, APK, MFA, MCRIT
27Development of multilingual informational materials for foreign citizens (in Kyrgyz, Russian, English, French, and other languages)Prepare multilingual informational content for foreign citizens (in Kyrgyz, Russian, English, French, and other languages)From January 2026Multilingual informational content for foreign citizens preparedMNOI, NAS, MCIYP, MCRIT, APK, NTRC, ElTR, media
28Create an official website and mobile application for the forumProvide complete and timely updated information about the forum through an accessible and open platformJanuary 2026Timely access to news provided through the mobile applicationSMEV "Tunduk" MCRIT, MCIYP
29Organization of work with the media, including the creation of a press centerEnsure openness and coordination of information flows during the forumJanuary, June 2026Transparent interaction with the media and control of information flows ensured during the forumMCIYP, JSC "Kyrgyztelecom" MCRIT, APK, NTRC, ElTR, media, MFA
30Organize the accreditation procedure for representatives of international and local mediaFrom January 2026Accreditation procedure for representatives of international and local media conductedMCIYP, APK, MFA
31Ensure timely dissemination of press releases and conduct daily information briefingsTimely disseminate press releases and organize daily information briefingsMay, June 2026Timely dissemination of press releases and daily briefings ensuredMCIYP, NAS, MNOI, MCRIT, APK, NTRC, ElTR, media, MFA
32Prepare video chronicles and photo reports of the forumJuly 2026Video chronicles and photo reports of the forum preparedMCIYP, NAS, MNOI, MCRIT, APK, NTRC, ElTR, media, MFA
33Preparation and publication of popular scientific printed materialsPrepare and publish a collection of reports and articles in Kyrgyz and EnglishMarch 2026Collection of key reports and articles of the forum compiled. Materials for 2026 preliminarily collected. Multilingual collection or collection with versions in Kyrgyz and English releasedInstitute of Literature named after Academician Ch. Aitmatov NAS
34Release an encyclopedic photo albumMarch 2026Encyclopedic photo album covering the history of the anniversary Issyk-Kul forum released with brief comments and quality color photographsInstitute of Literature named after Academician Ch. Aitmatov NAS
35Publish a collection of articles dedicated to the forum for honorary international guestsApril 202612 volumes (24 books) published in Kyrgyz and Russian specifically as gifts for honorary international guestsInstitute of Literature named after Academician Ch. Aitmatov NAS
Section 4. Comprehensive Activities
36Promoting the cultural significance of the forum and increasing interest in the spiritual heritage of the peopleOrganize exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical performances based on the works of Ch. AitmatovMay, June 2026Exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical performances based on the works of Ch. Aitmatov organizedMCIYP, UDPK, Presidential Representatives in the regions
37Hold exhibitions based on the works of Ch. AitmatovMay, June 2026Exhibitions in museums, libraries, and cultural institutions organizedMCIYP, UDPK, Presidential Representatives in the regions
38Conduct a gala concert as part of the forumJune 2026Gala concert held as part of the forumMCIYP, MF, UDPK
39Organization of a youth platformGather opinions and initiatives from the younger generation, engage them as heirs of intellectual heritage. Establish connections with international youth organizationsJune 2026Youth conference organized as a separate section of the forum, including scientific startups and idea fairs, and connections established with international youth organizationsMinistry of Education, MNOI, MCIYP, NAS, universities, MFA
40Conducting an international scientific conferenceHold an international scientific conference on issues of humanism, culture, ethics, and global civilizationsMay, June 2026International scientific conference on issues of humanism, culture, ethics, and global civilizations heldOrganizing Committee, MNOI, Ministry of Education, NAS, MCIYP
41Determine topics and reports for the international scientific conferenceFebruary, March 2026Topics and reports for the international scientific conference determined, applications acceptedOrganizing Committee, MNOI, Ministry of Education, NAS
42Publish a collection of reportsMay, June 2026Collection of reports publishedMNOI, Ministry of Education, NAS
43To attract foreign and domestic tourists to participate in the forum, develop a special tourist program and ensure its implementationForm tourist packages that provide diverse accommodation for tourists in hotels, hostels, and guest houses, and also provide transportation services. Within the framework of the forum, ensure participants visit tourist sites of the republicFebruary, May 2026Tourist program developed, ensuring accommodation for tourists in hotels, hostels, and guest houses, as well as transportation services for forum participants and visits to interesting tourist sites of the republicMEC, DTP, FPRT, NGO "Kyrgyzstan Tourism Association" (by agreement)
44Organization of excursions to tourist sitesOrganize excursions for participants and guests of the forumJune 2026Excursion routes developed, excursions conductedDTP, FPRT
45Promotion of the forum on the world stage, international platforms, and among partners to attract fundingTo attract participants to the forum, conduct presentations on international platforms. For sponsors and investors providing financial support to the forum, develop special programs and prepare proposals for sponsorship packagesMarch, May 2026Participants from foreign countries attracted to the forum. Special programs prepared for sponsors and investors providing financial support to the forumDTP, FPRT
Section 5. Forum Outcomes
46Development and approval of the final document of the forumOfficially consolidate the intellectual and practical results of the forum in a documentJune 2026Final document of the forum developed and approvedOrganizing Committee, MJ
47Publish the document in 3-4 languages and disseminate it through global mediaJune 2026Results published in several languages and disseminated through the mediaOrganizing Committee, NAS, MNOI, MCIYP, MFA
48Prepare thank-you lettersJune 2026Thank-you letters preparedOrganizing Committee, APK, MCIYP
49Preparation of a final report and recommendations on the conducted activities of the forumEvaluate the implementation of the forum and develop proposals for further actionsJuly 2026Final report and recommendations prepared. Evaluation of the forum's execution conducted, proposals for further steps providedOrganizing Committee, MCIYP

List of Abbreviations
APK-Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic
HEI-higher educational institution
GKNB-State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic
SMEV "Tunduk"-Interagency Electronic Interaction System "Tunduk"
DTP-Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic
Institute of Literature named after Academician Ch. Aitmatov NAS-Institute of Literature named after Academician Chyngyz Aitmatov of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic
KR-Kyrgyz Republic
MVD-Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic
MZ-Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic
MCIYP-Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic
MNOI-Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic
Ministry of Education-Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic
MPRENT-Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic
MTCS-Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic
MF-Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic
MCRIT-Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic
MEC-Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic
NAS-National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic
NB-National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
NTRC-National Television and Radio Broadcasting Corporation of the Kyrgyz Republic
JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan"-Joint Stock Company "Airports of Kyrgyzstan"
JSC "Kyrgyztelecom"-Joint Stock Company "Kyrgyztelecom"
OVP APK-Department of Foreign Policy of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic
Organizing Committee-Organizing Committee
NGO "Kyrgyzstan Tourism Association"-Non-Governmental Organization "Kyrgyzstan Tourism Association"
Presidential Representatives in the regions-Presidential Representatives of the Kyrgyz Republic in the regions
Presidential Representative in Issyk-Kul Region-Presidential Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Issyk-Kul Region of the Kyrgyz Republic
Media-mass media
UDPK-Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic
FPRT-Joint Stock Company "Fund for Supporting the Development of Tourism in the Kyrgyz Republic"
ElTR-State Television and Radio Company of the Kyrgyz Republic "ElTR"
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