Kyrgyzstan extradited a foreign national who was on the international wanted list to France. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, the extradition was carried out in accordance with Kyrgyzstan’s international obligations under the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and based on the principle of reciprocity.
Kyrgyzstan’s insurance sector ended the first quarter of 2026 with a negative financial result. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the combined net loss of the country’s insurance organizations totaled 50.8 million soms in January—March.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Erlist Akunbekov, participated in the 5th Forum of SCO Regional Heads and the meeting of sister cities «Interregional Partnership in the SCO: 25 Years of Joint Development.»
In the first quarter of 2026, commercial fish production in the Kyrgyz Republic totaled 4,029.1 tons. Currently, 545 fish farms are operating across the country, the Ministry of Agriculture reported.
From January to March 2026, Kyrgyzstan executed its national budget with a surplus of 77,400 billion soms (or $900 million). Compared to the same period in 2025, the positive balance increased 1.7 times.
Kyrgyzstan’s public debt as of April 1, 2026, increased by 47.7 percent compared to April 1, 2025. The Statistics Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) recorded the highest borrowing growth rate among EAEU countries in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan’s loan portfolio exceeds 569 billion soms. Azat Kozubekov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, told reporters.
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan plan to increase mutual trade turnover to $500 million. It was announced at a meeting of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erlist Akunbekov, with his Tajik counterpart, Sulaimon Ziezoda, in Dushanbe. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan reported.
Kyrgyzstan is investing significant financial and human resources in preserving water formation zones, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Erlist Akunbekov, said at an international conference in Tajikistan.
During its year of chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Kyrgyzstan will host more than 40 events at various levels. Almaz Bukalaev, the SCO National Coordinator from the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a press conference.
A bill tightening regulations for the rental of electric scooters and other personal mobility devices has been submitted for public discussion in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan’s Finance Minister, Ruslan Suinaliev, told reporters about the allocation of large sums from the national budget to the country’s regions. The funds will be used for the construction of social facilities, preparation for Shanghai Cooperation Organization events, and mudflow relief.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law amending the laws «On the Protection and Use of Plant Life» and «On the Development of Agriculture.»
From January to March 2026, the total foreign trade turnover of soft drinks (including sweet carbonated and mineral waters) amounted to 2,073 billion soms ($23.71 million), data from the National Statistical Committee say.
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree approving a new procedure for evaluating the performance of state and municipal employees.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree introducing amendments to the regulation on the international presidential scholarship El Umut.
Kyrgyzstan has taken the first step toward integrating the management of the country’s entire power system into a single digital platform. The Ministry of Energy’s press service reported.
Adilet Sotovaldiev, Director of the Veterinary Service of Kyrgyzstan, met with Baba Soumare, Deputy Director-General of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), in Paris. The Ministry of Agriculture’s press service reported.
Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan Gulzat Isamatova is participating in the tenth meeting of the heads of science and technology ministries and departments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.
On May 23, an international friendly match will be held in Talas as part of the final stage of the national tournament Kok-Boru Zhenish Kubogu — 2026 (Kok-Boru Victory Cup — 2026), between the regional U23 kokpar team from Shymkent, Kazakhstan, and the U23 team from Talas, Kyrgyzstan. The International Kok-Boru Federation announced.
