This week in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is actively preparing for the 81st anniversary of Victory Day on May 9th, with Bishkek and Karakol planning numerous celebratory events, concerts, and fireworks. Concurrently, law enforcement has been busy, arresting over 120 drivers for drunk driving during the May holidays and disrupting large-scale drug distribution in the Chuy region. Other notable news includes the celebration of Constitution Day, the allocation of 3.3 billion soms for child benefits, and Kyrgyzstan's participation in the Cannes Film Market.
About Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous Central Asian nation often dubbed the "Switzerland of Central Asia," boasts a rich Silk Road heritage and stunning natural landscapes. While once known for Central Asia's freest media environment, press freedom has significantly declined, with government restrictions increasingly shaping news coverage and limiting independent outlets.
Visiting Kyrgyzstan
Media landscape
The media environment in Kyrgyzstan is characterized by significant government control and restrictions, despite a history of greater pluralism compared to its Central Asian neighbors. Independent outlets face increasing censorship, crackdowns, and pressure, leading to a challenging landscape for critical journalism.
To gain a comprehensive understanding of events, it is advisable to consult a variety of sources, including both local independent media and international news outlets, given the extensive state control over information.
Where power will be cut in Bishkek on September 2
Parts of Bishkek may face power interruptions on September 2, according to the city’s electric network companies. The listed outage periods run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Lev Tolstoy Street, from 9 a.m.…
Trump administration plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe
The Trump administration plans to direct $4 million toward right-conservative media in Europe, placing the funding inside a larger proposed package for groups advancing conservative initiatives. The o…
‘The Story of the Great Mountains’ Exhibition Opens During Nomad Games
A major exhibition of Kyrgyz painting and sculpture has joined the programme of the VI World Nomad Games, bringing visual art into an event otherwise centred on sporting competitions. “The Story of th…
From the octagon to the saddle: Shevchenko rides near Bishkek Arena
UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko posted a video filmed near Bishkek Arena ahead of the opening of the sixth World Nomad Games. The footage showed Shevchenko standing beside dozens of riders in nation…
Weather forecast for September 2
Rain is expected across much of Kyrgyzstan on September 2, with the wettest conditions forecast in parts of Issyk-Kul region. The forecast calls for daytime rain in most of Issyk-Kul and Naryn, some p…
Visitors Complain About Too Few Toilets at Kyrchyn World Nomad Games Site
Visitors to Kyrchyn, a jailoo venue for Kyrgyzstan’s sixth World Nomad Games, have complained that the site does not have enough toilets. A post on Threads said large crowds arrived on the first day, …
Lukashenko Calls on Putin, Xi and Modi to Turn Words Into Action
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko used the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek to press Russia, China and India for more than statements. He said the organisation’s other participants expected concret…
Mirziyoyev proposes SCO framework for shared development
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev used the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek to press for a more practical model of regional cooperation. He proposed a new concept, “SCO 2040…
Sadyr Japarov concludes SCO Plus summit in Bishkek
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov closed the SCO Plus summit in Bishkek by calling for continued dialogue despite differing views among participants. Japarov said the countries represented at the meeting…
Sadyr Japarov: A just world order does not require states to think alike
A just world order does not require countries to think alike, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov told the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek. Instead, Japarov said states should respect one another’s choices, ho…
Bai Ling and Don "The Dragon" Wilson Arrive for the World Nomad Games
Hollywood figures Bai Ling and Don "The Dragon" Wilson have arrived in Kyrgyzstan for the VI World Nomad Games, joining director Eric Yalgashev and Polish Oscar-winning producer Zbigniew Żmudzki. The …
Tatarstan leader visits Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa nature park
Rustam Minnikhanov, the head of Tatarstan, visited Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa nature park during his trip to attend the opening ceremony of the Sixth World Nomad Games. The visit was organized by Kyrgyzst…
Almaty to host UN ESCAP Asia-Pacific digital solutions center
Kazakhstan plans to create an Asia-Pacific digital solutions center for the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in Almaty, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the SCO Plus s…
Bishkek Empties Out Under Road Closures: What Is Happening on the Roads
Bishkek’s central streets appeared almost deserted on Sept. 1, not because traffic had disappeared, but because authorities had closed roads for the anniversary Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summi…
Kyrgyzstan and Egypt Plan to Expand Economic Cooperation
Kyrgyzstan and Egypt want to broaden cooperation across trade, investment, industry, culture and humanitarian affairs, according to talks in Bishkek between senior officials from both countries. Kyrgy…
Tokayev Proposes Enshrining SCO Principles in a UN General Assembly Resolution
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev wants the principles that guide the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to receive formal recognition from the United Nations. Speaking at the SCO Plus summi…
Pakistan takes over SCO chairmanship
Pakistan has assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation after Kyrgyzstan completed its 2025-2026 term. The handover followed a meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Bi…
SCO Plus leaders hear “Azerbaijan” performed in Kyrgyz
A reception in Bishkek for leaders attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s SCO Plus meeting featured a Kyrgyz-language performance of Muslim Magomayev’s well-known song “Azerbaijan.” The ban…
Colorful, Interesting and Exciting: Kremlin Spokesman Praises World Nomad Games Opening
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described Kyrgyzstan’s World Nomad Games as “colorful, interesting and exciting,” praising the country for creating the competition. Peskov said the event had a strong …
28 Documents Signed at SCO Summit in Bishkek
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation concluded its summit in Bishkek with 28 documents signed or approved, giving Kyrgyzstan-hosted talks a broad agenda spanning security, technology, environmental p…
Sadyr Japarov: A Just World Order Does Not Require States to Think Alike
A just world order should not require every country to think alike, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said at the SCO Plus summit in Bishkek. “ A just world order does not require all states to think ali…
Tatarstan Leader Visits Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park
Tatarstan leader Rustam Minnikhanov visited Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park during a trip linked to the opening of the VI World Nomad Games. Minnikhanov arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Aug. 31 and took …
Free buses arranged for World Nomad Games visitors to Kyrchyn Gorge
Visitors heading to Kyrchyn Gorge for the World Nomad Games will need to leave their private vehicles behind. Organizers have arranged free bus services for guests and residents attending events at th…
Ethnic Village “Universe of Nomads” Opens at Kyrchyn
The “Universe of Nomads” ethnic village began welcoming visitors on September 1 at the Kyrchyn jailoo as part of the 6th World Nomad Games. The site includes a market featuring Kyrgyz handicrafts, tra…
Iran Ready to Help Build Oil Refinery in Kyrgyzstan
Iran is ready to take part in building an oil refinery in Kyrgyzstan, with a proposed arrangement that would link Iranian crude supplies to Kyrgyz fuel production. Iran could provide the refinery with…
AI, Drugs and Nuclear Security: What Did SCO Leaders Sign?
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation leaders signed 28 documents at an anniversary summit in Bishkek, spanning issues from drug control to nuclear security and artificial intelligence. The agreements als…
Kyrgyzstan Hands SCO Chairmanship to Pakistan
Kyrgyzstan has passed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s rotating chairmanship to Pakistan after hosting the organisation’s Council of Heads of State in Bishkek. The Kyrgyz chairmanship covered 2…
A Counterweight to the U.S. and a Stage for Putin and Xi: How the West Saw the SCO Summit
The anniversary Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek attracted close attention from major Western news agencies. In much of that coverage, Kyrgyzstan appeared mainly as the venue for a …
Bai Ling, star of “Taxi 3”, arrives in Kyrgyzstan
Hollywood actress Bai Ling has arrived in Kyrgyzstan as the country hosts the 6th World Nomad Games. Bai Ling, who was born in China, became known internationally through Hollywood and appearances in …
Free buses to Kyrchyn gorge arranged for World Nomad Games visitors
Visitors to the VI World Nomad Games will have to leave their private vehicles outside Kyrchyn gorge, where free bus services will operate during the event. The buses will begin running on Sept. 1 at …
Tehran sees SCO summit as an opportunity to counter US policy
Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi has described the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek as a “golden opportunity” for expanding economic partnerships across the region and resisting…
Nearly 30 documents signed at SCO summit in Bishkek
Nearly 30 documents were signed in Bishkek at a meeting of the heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states on Sept. 1. The agreements included the Bishkek Declaration dedicated to the SCO…
Putin Says SCO Is Effectively the World’s Largest Regional Organisation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has grown into what Vladimir Putin described as the world’s largest regional organisation, extending beyond Eurasia in its global weight. Speaking at a meeting of…
SCO Summit Peak Emerges as President Signs Decree
An unnamed mountain peak in Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa State Nature Park is set to become the “Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit,” after President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree supporting the desig…
Kyrgyzstan Names Mountain Peak for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Kyrgyzstan has moved to give a 4,050-meter unnamed mountain peak in Ala-Archa State Nature Park the name Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Peak. President Sadyr Japarov signed the decree in connection…
CSTO Adds Drone Defense to Agenda for Autumn Military Exercises, Masadykov Says
Protecting facilities from drones will feature in a series of Collective Security Treaty Organisation exercises scheduled for this autumn, CSTO Secretary-General Taalatbek Masadykov said. The exercise…
Belarus Proposes a Science Fund for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Belarus has proposed creating a Science Fund within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, President Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting of SCO heads of state in Bishkek. Lukashenko welcomed the pa…
Lukashenko calls for rapid creation of a unified SCO digital space
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko used the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek to press for faster practical cooperation, with digital infrastructure and financial arrangements…
Kyrgyzstan Names Mountain Peak for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Kyrgyzstan plans to give an unnamed 4,050-meter mountain summit a name linked to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree proposing the name “Shanghai Cooperation…
CSTO and CIS chiefs discuss creating a Eurasian analysis and forecasting platform
CSTO Secretary-General Taalatbek Masadykov and CIS Secretary-General Sergei Lebedev discussed creating a joint Eurasian analysis and forecasting platform during a meeting in Bishkek. The meeting took …
Japarov Congratulates Mirziyoyev on Uzbekistan’s Independence Day
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov congratulated Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Uzbekistan’s Independence Day during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek. Japarov thanked Mirziyo…
Sadyr Japarov: SCO countries represent more than 40% of the world’s population
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation opened its anniversary summit in Bishkek with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov presenting the group as a major international organisation representing more than 40%…
Kyrgyz parliament speaker congratulates citizens on Knowledge Day
Marlen Mamataliyev marked Knowledge Day with a message centered on education as Kyrgyzstan’s long-term national investment. The speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh said an educated, patriotic and active you…
Sadır Japarov: SCO Countries Represent More Than 40% of the World’s Population
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has grown from a border confidence-building mechanism into one of the leading international organisations, Kyrgyz President Sadır Japarov said as he opened its an…
SCO summit begins in Bishkek
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit has opened in Bishkek, bringing leaders from all 10 member states to Kyrgyzstan’s capital. Meetings are being held at the newly built Yrys Ordo Congress Ha…
SCO summit begins in Bishkek
Leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s 10 member states have gathered in Bishkek for the summit’s main day, hosted at the newly built Yrys Ordo congress hall. The September 1 programme b…
Kyrgyzstan and Russia to Establish Infectious Disease Research Center
Kyrgyzstan and Russia are beginning construction of a scientific center for infectious disease research, in a move their epidemiologists describe as technological cooperation. Anna Popova, head of Rus…
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan Cycles Around Bishkek
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan explored Bishkek by bicycle, covering 31 kilometers during his visit to Kyrgyzstan. Pashinyan shared details of the ride on social media. He arrived in Kyrgyzst…
What the Opening Ceremony of the World Nomad Games Looked Like
Bishkek Arena became a showcase for Kyrgyzstan’s cultural heritage on August 31, as the VI World Nomad Games opened before participants from 106 countries. More than 2,300 athletes, coaches and delega…
What World Leaders Were Served at the World Nomad Games Opening in Bishkek
Guests in the VIP box at the opening of the sixth World Nomad Games in Bishkek were offered a menu that paired traditional regional flavors with luxury ingredients. Kazakh journalist Adil Baltabayev s…
Today’s dollar exchange rate
At 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 1, commercial banks and exchange offices in Kyrgyzstan were buying U.S. dollars for up to 87.55 soms and selling them for 87.80 soms. The National Bank listed the dollar exchange…
Kazakhstan considers scrapping VAT on QR payment services
Kazakhstan is considering a broader VAT exemption for digital payments as QR codes, mobile transfers, electronic money and the digital tenge become more common among consumers. Deputy Prime Minister a…
National Hospital says it lacks portable echocardiography device after patient complaint
Kyrgyzstan’s National Hospital has confirmed that it does not currently have a portable echocardiography device that can examine seriously ill patients at their bedsides. The clarification followed a …
Interior Ministry: Nomad Games opening ceremony held peacefully
The opening ceremony of the Sixth World Nomad Games in Bishkek passed without public-order violations or accidents, according to Kyrgyzstan’s Interior Ministry. The ceremony took place on August 31. T…
Watch the 6th World Nomad Games on MegaTV
The 6th World Nomad Games have begun, bringing together athletes, participants and spectators from different countries. Viewers can follow the competitions and other moments from the event through Meg…
Putin and Tokayev hold talks on sidelines of SCO summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev used a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Bishkek to emphasize that Kazakhstan’s reforms would serve national interests, not proceed simply for their own sake. The t…
What world leaders were served at the opening of the Nomad Games in Bishkek
Guests attending the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games in Bishkek were offered a menu featuring yak ravioli with kurut sauce, sea bass with beluga caviar and slow-cooked beef rib with black…
UN Chief Meets Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Presidents in Bishkek
UN Secretary-General António Guterres used his visit to Bishkek to hold separate talks with the leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, covering regional security and cooperation with the Un…
Beeline Named Official Mobile Operator of the VI World Nomad Games
Beeline has become the official communications operator for the VI World Nomad Games, promising uninterrupted mobile service and high-speed internet across the event’s venues. The games are being held…
Russia and Kyrgyzstan Plan Technological Partnership on Infectious Diseases
Russia and Kyrgyzstan are preparing to move their infectious-disease cooperation into what Russian consumer-protection chief Anna Popova called “technological interaction.” The two countries have comp…
Putin and Tokayev Hold Talks on Sidelines of SCO Summit: What Did They Discuss?
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin used the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s anniversary summit in Bishkek to discuss the direction of their countries’ rela…
Kazakhstan’s Orda online outlet to shut down after six years
Kazakhstan’s Orda online publication is closing after six years, with its founder saying the business could not recover the investment put into it. Maksat Ganiev, founder and first head of OrdaMedia.k…
Kyrgyzstan changes eligibility rules for low-income family allowance
Kyrgyzstan is changing how it determines eligibility for the “family assistance” allowance paid to low-income families with children under 16. From September 1, new criteria approved by the Cabinet of…
Renowned cinematographer Yevgeny Baryshnikov dies in Kyrgyzstan
Yevgeny Baryshnikov, a prominent cinematographer and director of photography in Kyrgyzstan, died overnight on Aug. 31 at the age of 76, the country’s Cinematographers Union said. Baryshnikov graduated…
Sixth World Nomad Games officially open at Bishkek Arena
The Sixth World Nomad Games officially opened at Bishkek Arena, drawing more than 30,000 spectators for a ceremony that began with the raising of Kyrgyzstan’s national flag and the playing of the nati…
Today in Bishkek: Weather, events and notable dates
Bishkek is forecast to have partly cloudy skies on September 1, with the temperature expected to reach 26 degrees Celsius during the day. The day has been declared a holiday for employees of budget or…
Sadyr Japarov Says 2028 World Nomad Games Will Be Held in Tatarstan
Russia is ready to host the seventh World Nomad Games in Tatarstan in 2028, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said at the official opening of the sixth edition in Bishkek. Japarov said Kyrgyzstan had rec…
Sadyr Japarov says Tatarstan is ready to host the next World Nomad Games
Russia is ready to host the VII World Nomad Games in Tatarstan in 2028, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov announced at the official opening of the current games in Bishkek. Japarov said Russia had sent a…
Opening Ceremony of World Nomad Games Held at Bishkek Arena
The sixth World Nomad Games opened at Bishkek Arena, where about 29,000 spectators gathered for the ceremony. Around 3,000 athletes from 112 countries are participating, the largest number in the hist…
Xi Jinping missed World Nomad Games opening after Tibet disaster
Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the opening of the sixth World Nomad Games in Bishkek after a natural disaster in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region left people dead and missing. Askat Alagozov, pre…
World Nomad Games Opening Ceremony Begins at Bishkek Arena
The Sixth World Nomad Games officially opened at Bishkek Arena on Aug. 31, with more than 29,000 spectators attending the ceremony. The event began with the raising of Kyrgyzstan’s national flag and t…
Why Xi Jinping missed the opening of the World Nomad Games
Xi Jinping did not attend the opening ceremony of the Sixth World Nomad Games in Bishkek after a disaster in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region left people dead and others missing. Kyrgyz presidential sp…
A Double Birthday: Sadyr Japarov Congratulates Alexander Lukashenko and His Son
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Bishkek with his son Nikolai for the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova …
Free buses to take World Nomad Games spectators across Bishkek after opening ceremony
Spectators leaving Bishkek Arena after the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games will be able to travel free of charge to different parts of the Kyrgyz capital. Shuttle buses will serve the …
Russia and China may make visa-free travel permanent
Russia is ready to work with China to make visa-free travel between the two countries permanent, President Vladimir Putin said. Putin made the statement during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinp…
Kyrgyzstan and Iran Discuss Energy and New Transport Routes
Kyrgyzstan and Iran discussed expanding energy cooperation and developing new transport and logistics links during a meeting between their presidents in Bishkek. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met Ira…
Kyrgyzstan Proposes Expanded Cooperation With India in Pharmaceuticals and IT
Kyrgyzstan and India agreed to map out specific steps for expanding cooperation after President Sadyr Japarov met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bishkek on Aug. 31. The talks covered trade, investmen…
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Kyrgyzstan, where a soft toy snow leopard was among the first gifts presented to him. The snow leopard is a national symbol of Kyrgyzstan and the offi…
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Bishkek
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Bishkek on Aug. 31 for a state visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he is due to attend a regional meeting and the opening of the World Nomad Games. Adylbek Kasymalie…
Free buses will take Nomad Games spectators across Bishkek after opening ceremony
Spectators at the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games will be able to return across Bishkek by free shuttle bus. After the ceremony ends, buses will leave Bishkek Arena for the same 21 poi…
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Arrives in Kyrgyzstan
Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Kyrgyzstan carrying a small symbol of the host country’s identity: officials presented Pakistan’s prime minister with a stuffed snow leopard, the mascot of the sixth World No…
Kyrgyzstan and Iran Discuss Energy Cooperation and New Transport Routes
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian focused on practical links between their countries during talks in Kyrgyzstan on Aug. 31. Energy cooperation, trade and the expan…
Sadyr Japarov discusses investment and tourism with Vietnam’s vice president
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan used a meeting in Bishkek to discuss expanding ties between their countries. Their agenda covered trade, investment, transp…
Bishkek Unveils Monument to Ho Chi Minh
A monument to Ho Chi Minh has been unveiled at the Royal Central Park complex in Bishkek, in a ceremony attended by senior Kyrgyz and Vietnamese officials. Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary speaker, Marlen M…
Nikol Pashinyan says he met Azerbaijan’s president in Bishkek
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Bishkek, posting images of the two leaders in talks. Pashinyan described the encounter in a socia…
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev Arrives in Kyrgyzstan
Ilham Aliyev arrived in Bishkek with a distinctly Kyrgyz welcome: officials presented the Azerbaijani president with a stuffed snow leopard, Kyrgyzstan’s national symbol and the official mascot of the…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Bishkek
Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Bishkek on Aug. 31, laying flowers at a monument to the leader of India’s national liberation movement. Modi announced the visit on X, writing, “This mo…
Strong winds expected in Bishkek and Chuy Valley
Westerly winds are expected to strengthen sharply in Bishkek and the Chuy Valley, with gusts reaching 15 to 20 meters per second. Forecasters warned that the change could begin within an hour and cont…
Fire breaks out at foil manufacturing facility in Kara-Suu
A fire broke out at a foil manufacturing facility on Nurakunov Street in Kara-Suu on August 31, according to the Osh regional department of Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations. Two fire and …
Kyrgyzstan and Laos Presidents Meet for the First Time in History
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Lao leader Thongloun Sisoulith held the first meeting between the presidents of their countries since Kyrgyzstan and Laos established diplomatic relations. The talks…
Kyrgyzstan and China’s First Ladies Explore Their Countries’ Cultures
A children’s choir opened a cultural program for Kyrgyz First Lady Aigul Japarova and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan at Bishkek’s State Historical Museum. The children performed greeting songs in Kyrg…
Sadyr Japarov discusses investment and tourism with Vietnam’s vice president
Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam discussed expanding cooperation in investment, tourism and several other sectors during a meeting in Bishkek between President Sadyr Japarov and Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi…
U.S. special envoy meets American athletes in Bishkek
U.S. Special Envoy Sergio Gor met the American team in Bishkek as the athletes arrived for the sixth World Nomad Games. Gor said he was proud of the athletes representing the United States and wished …
Kyrgyzstan and China’s first ladies explore the cultural heritage of both countries
A children’s choir opened a cultural program for Kyrgyzstan’s First Lady Aigul Zhaparova and China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, performing greetings in Kyrgyz and Chinese. The two first ladies visited th…
Bishkek Unveils Monument to Ho Chi Minh
A monument to Ho Chi Minh has been unveiled at the Royal Central Park complex in Bishkek, in a ceremony attended by senior Kyrgyz and Vietnamese officials. The participants included Kyrgyz parliamenta…
Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith Arrives in Kyrgyzstan
Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit and received a symbolic welcome at Manas International Airport. First Deputy Chairman of Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers D…
Parade, fair and national games: Batken celebrates Kyrgyzstan’s Independence Day
Batken marked Kyrgyzstan’s 35th anniversary of independence with a program combining official ceremonies, local commerce, music and traditional sports. The celebrations began with flowers laid at monu…
Strong winds approach Bishkek as storm warning issued
A sharp increase in westerly winds was expected in Bishkek and the Chuy Valley within an hour and again during the evening of Aug. 31, according to forecasters. Gusts could reach 15 to 20 meters per s…
Ten leaders in two days: Putin’s summit schedule in Bishkek
Vladimir Putin’s two-day program in Bishkek is packed with meetings, beginning with talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Russian president will arrive i…
Trump’s special envoy meets U.S. team in Bishkek
U.S. special envoy Sergio Gor met American athletes in Bishkek as they arrived to compete in the VI World Nomad Games. “Glad to meet the U.S. team here in Bishkek! Proud of the athletes representing o…