President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Aidit Erkin as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan. This decision follows a vacancy in the diplomatic post that has existed since April 2026, after the previous ambassador, Kylychbek Sultan, resigned.

Changes in diplomatic representation

As part of this personnel change, Erkin has been relieved of his previous responsibilities. According to the presidential press service, the decree also terminates his tenure in several European diplomatic roles.

Staff change

Dismissed

Aidit Erkin

Ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Permanent Representative to the EU

Appointed

Aidit Erkin

Ambassador to Pakistan

Context

The position of Ambassador to Pakistan became vacant after Kylychbek Sultan, who was appointed in July 2025, submitted his resignation in April 2026.