Stories from Bishkek · Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan has shut down 50 companies as part of a crackdown on sanctions evasion related to Russia. The move is intended to prevent the circumvention of international sanctions.

The Kyrgyz Republic has become the 120th member of the World Trade Organization to ratify the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement.

The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Running Hard Stone Road Issyk-Kul International Marathon is scheduled to take place in February in Kyrgyzstan.

Central Asian nations, including Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, are receiving approximately 1.5 million tons of fuel products from Russia. These nations lack their own domestic fuel bases and rely on these imports.

President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree to reorganize the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies in Kyrgyzstan. The agency, which was responsible for the country's digitalization, will now become part of the Presidential Administration.

Diplomatic leaders from Togo and Kyrgyzstan met in Bishkek to reinforce bilateral relations.

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization defense ministers meeting held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on April 28. Dong Jun delivered a speech referencing the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative. The meeting focused on strengthening strategic deterrence and combat capabilities. The delegation aims to complete tasks related to national prosperity. Defense leaders from various nations met in Bishkek to discuss security cooperation and regional peace. The meeting focused on strengthening strategic communication and promoting practical cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Kyrgyz President Zaparov met with defense officials during the visit. The session comes as the organization marks its 25th anniversary.

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Bellous stated at a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Bishkek that Russia condemns an attack by the US and Israel on an SCO member state. Bellous described the incident as unprovoked aggression. He also noted that two Russians were recently returned to their homeland following an exchange for two others. The minister characterized the exchange as a step toward restoring stability in the Middle East. The Russian Federation has issued a condemnation of what it described as an unprovoked attack by the US and Israel on the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The organization includes China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and Iran. The announcement suggests a multi-stage process beginning with the cessation of hostilities. Iran is offering defensive weaponry expertise and experience to members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The announcement was reported by CBN São Paulo AAC. Iran is prepared to share its defensive weaponry capabilities and experiences regarding US military defeats with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Russian Star Baron Andrei Belousov stated at a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization military heads in Bishkek that Western weapon supply chains to Kyiv are being monitored. He noted that the intentional disclosure of these chains is occurring. On April 15, media reports published a list of European enterprises producing and supplying strike UAVs and components to Ukraine for use against Russian territory. Belousov characterized certain non-regional state efforts as unacceptable. Russian Star Baron Andrei Belousov stated at a meeting of SCO military department heads in Bishkek that Russia is tracking the production and logistics chains of Western weapons supplied to Kyiv.