Kyrgyzstan: Personnel Changes June 22-26

Kyrgyzstan experienced a series of significant personnel shifts during the week of June 22-26, reflecting ongoing adjustments within its governmental and judicial structures. These changes involved both new appointments and dismissals across various levels of public service.

Among the notable appointments, Ularbek Ismailov was named the new mayor of Manas city, succeeding Abdoupat Matkalikov, who was relieved of his duties on June 18. Ismailov brings a varied background to the role, having previously served as an investigator, a mayor of Kok-Jangak, deputy mayor of Jalal-Abad, and first deputy presidential envoy in the Jalal-Abad region. Meanwhile, Almaz Kalybaev was appointed as a judge to the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. Kalybaev, a law graduate from Osh State University, has a judicial career spanning several years, including roles in regional and district courts.

However, the week also saw several dismissals attributed to performance or misconduct. Talantbek Baishiev, director of the municipal enterprise "Oshvodokanal," was removed from his post due to persistent drinking water supply issues in the city. He had been appointed to this position in 2025. Additionally, Talant Skanderbekov, deputy general director of OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur," was dismissed for a gross violation of labor duties and unsatisfactory performance during his probationary period. These dismissals highlight efforts to address operational deficiencies and maintain accountability within state-owned enterprises.

In international relations, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Dzhunushaliev, was elected vice-president of the global organization "United Cities and Local Governments" (UCLG). This unanimous decision occurred during the organization's congress in Tangier, Morocco. The UCLG is a vast network representing over 240,000 local authorities worldwide, and Dzhunushaliev's role will involve participating in strategic decision-making on urban development, digitalization, ecology, and international cooperation. Urmat Mametkerimov, a judge at the Bishkek City Court, was also elected to the Council for Judicial Affairs.