'Kyrgyzlift' Asks Jogorku Kenesh to Help Return Children's Camp 'Zhalyn'

The collective and shareholders of Kyrgyzlift are sounding the alarm, appealing to the highest legislative body, the Jogorku Kenesh, for intervention in the distressing situation surrounding the cherished children's camp 'Zhalyn'. This camp, a beacon of summer joy and health for countless children since 1987 and under Kyrgyzlift's ownership since 2005, is facing an uncertain future.

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We hope that the new leadership of the GKNB will correct the mistakes made by the previous leadership, and participate in restoring the agreement between the Fund for State Property under the State Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic and Kyrgyzlift dated 2005.

For years, 'Zhalyn' has been more than just a recreational facility; it has been a vital institution nurturing the well-being of our nation's youth. Annually, it welcomed between 2,000 and 2,400 children, contributing to the health and development of over 50,000 children from all regions of Kyrgyzstan. Its role in providing free vouchers to children from low-income and single-parent families underscores its profound social significance. The potential loss of this facility would be a severe blow to these vulnerable children, rendering their summer holidays inaccessible.

Kyrgyzlift asserts that since the spring of 2024, they have endured undue pressure from elements within the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). This alleged pressure has cast a dark shadow over the camp's operations and ownership. The company expresses gratitude to the parliamentarians, particularly Deputy Gulshat Kozhogulova, for bringing attention to this matter. They are hopeful that the new leadership within the GKNB and the Prosecutor General's Office will act with reason and conscience, upholding the law and prioritizing the welfare of children over any potential commercial interests or undue influence.

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We hope that the leadership of the Prosecutor General's Office will not support the dismissive responses, in which they replied to our appeal: 'the claims about psychological pressure from GKNB employees were not confirmed,' and guided by reason, conscience, will choose the side of the law, and therefore the side of children.

From our perspective at 24.kg, this is not merely a property dispute; it is a matter of social justice and the protection of children's rights. The narrative that the GKNB's actions have inflicted damage on the camp's social function and may lead to its commercial exploitation is deeply concerning. We trust that the parliament and relevant authorities will meticulously investigate these claims and ensure that 'Zhalyn' can resume its invaluable service to the children of Kyrgyzstan, especially before the upcoming summer season.

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We hope that the current leadership of the Ministry of Natural Resources will assist in ensuring that the children's recreation camp 'Zhalyn' starts operating this year and 'returns' to its rightful owner.