Politics Desk
Government, parliament, elections, laws and Kyrgyzstan's foreign policy.
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The desk follows decisions of the President, the Cabinet of Ministers and the Jogorku Kenesh, elections, bills, appointments and diplomacy.
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Latest from the desk
New school worth 230 million som opens in Kara-Talaa
A new school, B. Alakov School, has been commissioned in the village of Kara-Talaa in the Ton district of Issyk-Kul region; its construction cost 230 million som. The event underscores the priority given to education development in state policy.
Zaiyrbek Ergeshov: Hearing the voice of the people is an important part of public administration
Zaiyrbek Ergeshov emphasized that the President's direct meetings with the public play a key role in identifying real problems in the regions and strengthening the connection between the authorities and society. According to him, such events should not remain a formality.
Ministry of Construction Plans to Introduce External Management at Problem Developers and Pursue Measures Against Their Heads
The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan intends to introduce external management at construction companies that are unable to complete the construction of apartment buildings. In addition, the agency plans to turn to law enforcement to take measures against the founders and heads of such developers.
Construction to Resume in Bishkek on Six Residential Complexes Halted Years Ago
Construction is planned to resume in Bishkek on six residential complexes whose development has been suspended for many years. Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Utilities Nurdan Oruntaev held meetings with the owners of the sites to resolve the problems that have arisen.
Turkish president awards Kyrgyz Health Minister Damir Osmonov
Kyrgyz Health Minister Damir Osmonov received an award certificate in Turkey from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as part of the Turkic Medical Congress. The award was given for his contribution to the development of medical science and the strengthening of international scientific cooperation.
Kyrgyz representative takes part in child rights forum in Astana
The Commissioner for Children's Rights of the Kyrgyz Republic, Asel Chynbaeva, attended the II International Forum on Children's Rights held in Astana. The event addressed national strategies and the protection of children in the digital environment.
Two-stage project selection system launched in Kyrgyz cinema to boost transparency
The financing procedure for projects in Kyrgyz cinema has changed: films and series are now selected under a new two-stage system. The change aims to increase transparency in the process and reduce corruption risks for the country's film industry.
More than 500 saplings planted in Bishkek in one day as part of autumn greening campaign
Bishkek's autumn greening campaign continues, with more than 500 saplings planted in a single day. Mayor Aibek Junushaliev stressed that access to irrigation is critical for planting trees.
MP Dastan Zhumabekov sees off his daughter Aigerim at traditional ceremony
Jogorku Kenesh MP Dastan Zhumabekov took part in the kyzd uzatuu ceremony for his daughter Aigerim, as became known from social media posts by singer Kanykey.
Kyrgyz Health Minister receives award at international congress, meets Nobel laureates
Kyrgyzstan's Health Minister Damir Osmonov has received an Award Certificate from the Turkic Medical Congress for his contribution to science. According to the Kyrgyz Health Ministry, the ceremony, where the award was presented personally by the President of Turkey, included meetings with Aziz Sancar and Ugur Sahin.
