Nurdan Oruntayev, Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services, commented on rumors concerning his possible appointment to the post of Bishkek mayor. According to him, information about plans for such an appointment does not correspond to reality.

Current situation with city governance

The minister noted that Aibek Junushaliyev still remains in the post of Bishkek mayor. He stressed that making assumptions about a change of leadership at this moment is inappropriate.

Today Aibek Junushaliyev remains Bishkek mayor, and to set one's sights, so to speak, on his place is not entirely right. We must unfailingly address the problems of the population and the tasks set before us by the state
Nurdan Oruntayev

In addition, the head of the Ministry of Construction clarified that matters related to appointment to this post can be considered only by the country's leadership.

Key points of the statement

  • Information about Nurdan Oruntayev's appointment as Bishkek mayor is untrue
  • Aibek Junushaliyev remains in the post of Bishkek mayor
  • Only the country's leadership can decide appointment matters
1Bishkek mayor
Aibek JunushaliyevCurrent mayor

During a meeting with journalists held on November 5, the minister made these statements, focusing attention on the need to address the tasks facing the population.