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Government in Kyrgyzstan

  • Kyrgyz parliament approves new PM

    KYRGYZSTAN, 2017/08/26 Kyrgyz MPs supported the candidacy of Sapar Isakov for the post of the country’s prime minister, the Kabar news agency reported on August 25. The decision was made on August 25 during an extraordinary session of the parliament. Thus, 97 MPs voted to support Sapar Isakov and 5 were against. As well, the MPs supported the new structure, composition and program of the government.
  • Kyrgyz president’s health condition normal

    KYRGYZSTAN, 2016/09/23 Health national of Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev is normal and he is still in Turkey, said an official of the presidential press service, RIA Novosti reported. “The president’s health condition is normal. He has by presently made a statement today,” said the official. Before, the Kyrgyz presidential press service said Atambayev took a short vacation to undergo a medical examination.
  • Parliamentary elections will be held in Kyrgyzstan on October 4 this year by the president's decree.

    KYRGYZSTAN, 2015/07/28 Kyrgyzstan's President Almazbek Atambayev has signed an executive order on July 25, ordering the Central Election Commission "to ensure that the election is free, equitable, and transparent in accordance with the country’s law," reported Trend. Atambayev instructed the government to allocate the necessary funds to prepare for and conduct the election. The president as well calls for the government to take required measures to ensure the citizens’ rights and freedoms, and protect public order and security during the voting process.
  • PM's resignation not to delay Kyrgyzstan’s integration into EEU

    KYRGYZSTAN, 2015/04/25 Kyrgyz Prime Minister Joomart Otorbaev’s resignation has sparked speculations that the country's integration into the Eurasian Economic Union will be delayed. Though there were some rumors about his resignation at the end of last year, it was assumed that Otorbaev would remain in his position until May 8, the date scheduled for the signing of documents confirming Kyrgyztan's membership in the EEU. Kyrgyzstan has signed an accession agreement to join the Russian-led Eurasia EEU last December, aiming to join the organization in May 2015. Jyldyzkan Joldoshova, the leader of the Ata-Jurt parliamentary faction blamed Otorbayev for leaving his post before Kyrgyzstan could officially join the EEU, Kyrgyz media reported.
  • Kyrgyzstan’s premier resigns after a year of activity

    KYRGYZSTAN, 2015/04/24 Next a year of activity, Joomart Otorbaev, Kyrgyzstan’s prime minister announced his resignation even though lawmakers rated his activities for 2014 as satisfactory. Otorbaev announced his decision next he made a statement on the activity of the government for 2014 in a parliament session on April 23 , Kyrgyz media reported. “I thank you for rating the government's work satisfactory. No monopoly of power can exist in a democratic country. Therefore, the branch of government should be shaken again. That is why I am declaring my resignation,” he said.
  • Kyrgyz Deputy Energy Minister dismissed 2012-03-16

    KYRGYZSTAN, 2012/03/16
  • Kyrgyzstan’s president-elect to take office in December 2011-11-16

    KYRGYZSTAN, 2011/11/16 Kyrgyzstan’s president-elect to take office in December in first peaceful handover of power
  • Kyrgyzstan's Prime Minister Almazbek Atambayev has won the presidential election. 2011-10-31

    KYRGYZSTAN, 2011/10/31  PM Atambayev wins Kyrgyzstan presidential election