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Kyrgyzstan, Russia elevate ties as Japarov and Putin review growing partnership in Moscow
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on July 2 during a working visit, holding discussions in both narrow and expanded formats to review and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two...

Kyrgyz President leaves for Azerbaijan
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has departed for a visit to Azerbaijan, said Sagynbek Abdumutalip, head of the foreign policy department of the presidential administration, APA reports. He stated that President Sadyr Japarov will be on a...

Kyrgyzstan tops Central Asia in per capita income growth
Kyrgyzstan tops Central Asia in per capita income growth Kyrgyzstan recorded the fastest per capita income growth in Central Asia over the past three years, outpacing its neighbors and drawing attention to the country’s rapid economic...

Kyrgyz Republic to open ‘Aykol Manas’ school in Aghdam
The opening of the “Aykol Manas” school, built by the Kyrgyz Republic, will take place in Aghdam, said Sagynbek Abdumutalip, head of the foreign policy department of the presidential administration, APA reports. The President of the Kyrgyz...

Explainer: What Is Ecocide and How Is It Treated in International and Domestic Law?
Between 1962 and 1971, the US military sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange, a herbicide containing the toxic contaminant dioxin, to defoliate the forests of South Vietnam and expose Vietcong forces. Many described the military operation as...
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FirstUp: PM Modi to visit Trinidad and Tobago, Amarnath Yatra to begin... The headlines today
It is set to be a busy Thursday with several events lined up for the day. Firstly, PM Modi is set to visit Trinidad and Tobago as part of his five-nation tour. In India, thousands of pilgrims will embark on the holy Amarnath Yatra set to begin...

Kyrgyzstan, Russia have huge potential for energy cooperation — Zhaparov
BISHKEK, July 2. /TASS/. Russia and Kyrgyzstan have huge potential for developing cooperation in the energy sector, as well as industry and other fields, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov said at talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in...

Gymnasts from Turkmenistan competed at the International Children's Tournament "Happy Caravan 2025"
The 15th Rhythmic Gymnastics International Children's Tournament "Happy Caravan 2025" was held in Tashkent from June 27 to 30. Teams from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, India, and Turkmenistan took part in the prestigious competition....

Kyrgyz-Russian Relations Advance With Talks Between Japarov And Putin
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 2. The presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic partnership during a high-level meeting held today in Moscow, Trend reports via the press service...

President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifier
President of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Syed Mohsen Gilani, has congratulated the national women’s football team on their historic 2-0 victory over Indonesia in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers. Describing it as a proud moment for...

Kyrgyz president says no problems to speak of in relations with Russia
MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. Kyrgyzstan and Russia are working together successfully across many areas, with no problems to speak of in relations between the countries, head of the Kyrgyz state Sadyr Zhaparov told Russian President Vladimir Putin....

Kyrgyz and Russian Presidents discuss enhanced cooperation in Moscow
AKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov held talks with President Vladimir Putin on July 2 during his working visit to Moscow. The discussions, held in both restricted and expanded formats, covered key bilateral issues including trade, economic,...

Kyrgyz Transport Minister Wears Camouflage Following Rebuke by State Security Chief
Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Absattyr Syrgabaev, was seen wearing camouflage during a recent site inspection, days after facing public criticism from Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security...

Bishkek Mayor Urges Investors to Avoid Corruption and Uphold Kyrgyz Law
Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliyev has called on foreign investors to strictly comply with Kyrgyz legislation and avoid involvement in corrupt practices. His statement, published on the official city hall website, stresses the importance of lawful...

Kyrgyz Government Urges Farmers and Migrants to Cultivate Underused Farmland
Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is encouraging both domestic farmers and citizens working abroad to return and develop the country’s underutilized, low-productivity farmland. According to the...

Kyrgyzstan adopts new water code to regulate use and protection of resources
President Sadyr Japarov has signed the Water Code of the Kyrgyz Republic into law, marking a significant reform in the governance of the country’s water resources. The law, adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) on April 30, 2025, is...

Trade turnover between Russia, Kyrgyzstan gained 17% YTD — Putin
MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. The trade turnover between Russia and Kyrgyzstan surged by more than 17% from the year start, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting with his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Japarov. "The trade turnover increased by...

Kyrgyzstan to sell 300 kg of gold to Malaysia for $36 million
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ASTANA, July 02 (Kazinform/APP) : As part of the official visit of President Sadyr Zhaparov to Malaysia, Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and a contract for the sale and...

Putin thanks Kyrgyzstan for special status of Russian language
MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. Moscow is grateful to Kyrgyzstan for promoting Russian language programs at Kyrgyz schools, President Vladimir Putin told his Kyrgyz counterpart Sadyr Zhaparov. "We pay due attention to the humanitarian component of our...

Law enforcement agencies seize 174.8 kg of heroin worth 600 million soms in Bishkek
Law enforcement agencies seize 174.8 kg of heroin worth 600 million soms in Bishkek AKIPRESS.COM - The State National Security Committee suspended the activities of an international organized crime drug gang that supplied large quantities of...