Issue 1966 - 02.12.2025
02.12.2025

Commonwealth of Independent States Interparliamentary Assembly Council General Secretary: Kyrgyzstan elections hold good organisational level

We can say that the elections took place at a very good organisational level, said Dmitry Kobitsky, General Secretary of the Council of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Interparliamentary Assembly, to journalists.

According to him, the assembly's observer group included 71 people.

"The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan did everything possible to train all the personnel of the precinct election commissions, and convenience was provided for voters during the voting. As you know, they could exercise their rights not only at the polling stations to which they were assigned, but also remotely at practically any polling station, regardless of their location," he emphasised.

Kobitsky believes that this position ensured a fairly decent turnout.

"We visited about 150 polling stations and did not find any serious violations. Voting with home visits was provided for all persons with disabilities. We did not observe any queues, and the processing of each visitor took about 30 seconds. The ballot was issued after the registration of a given voter. This is an innovation that, it seems to me, should also be replicated throughout the Commonwealth, as one of the good technologies," the general secretary added.

Reported by Kabar (Kyrgyzstan).

Kyrgyzstan General

02.12.2025

Organisation of Turkic States General Secretary: Kyrgyzstan elections pass peacefully and democratically

The elections in Kyrgyzstan were held in a peaceful and democratic atmosphere, stated Mirvokhid Azimov, Deputy General Secretary of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), at a meeting with President Sadyr Japarov.

According to him, the elections were held in compliance with national legislation and universally recognised international standards, such as...

The elections in Kyrgyzstan were held in a peaceful and democratic atmosphere, stated Mirvokhid Azimov, Deputy General Secretary of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), at a meeting with President Sadyr Japarov.

According to him, the elections were held in compliance with national legislation and universally recognised international standards, such as...

02.12.2025

Azerbaijan Central Election Commission Head notes high level of election organisation in Kyrgyzstan

All conditions were created in Kyrgyzstan for citizens to exercise their constitutional right, said Mazakhir Mukhammed oglu Panakhov, Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan, at a meeting with President Sadyr Japarov.

According to him, the commission members were well prepared, and public order was maintained.

"The election legislation in Kyrgyzstan...

All conditions were created in Kyrgyzstan for citizens to exercise their constitutional right, said Mazakhir Mukhammed oglu Panakhov, Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Azerbaijan, at a meeting with President Sadyr Japarov.

According to him, the commission members were well prepared, and public order was maintained.

"The election legislation in Kyrgyzstan...

02.12.2025

Kyrgyzstan and India confirm readiness for comprehensive development of friendly relations

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, today received the Ambassador of India to Kyrgyzstan, Birender Singh Yadav.

As reported by the department, during the meeting the parties discussed a wide range of topical issues of Kyrgyz-Indian cooperation, emphasising the progressive nature of the development of bilateral strategic partnership.

In...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, today received the Ambassador of India to Kyrgyzstan, Birender Singh Yadav.

As reported by the department, during the meeting the parties discussed a wide range of topical issues of Kyrgyz-Indian cooperation, emphasising the progressive nature of the development of bilateral strategic partnership.

In...

Finance and Investment

02.12.2025

Number of social benefit recipients in Kyrgyzstan decreases 0.2%

As of November 1 this year, 108.4 thousand people receive a monthly social benefit in Kyrgyzstan.

As reported by the Ministry of Labour, Social Security, and Migration, compared to the same period in 2024 (108.7 thousand), the number of recipients decreased by 0.2%.

The monthly social benefit is provided to citizens who...

As of November 1 this year, 108.4 thousand people receive a monthly social benefit in Kyrgyzstan.

As reported by the Ministry of Labour, Social Security, and Migration, compared to the same period in 2024 (108.7 thousand), the number of recipients decreased by 0.2%.

The monthly social benefit is provided to citizens who...

02.12.2025

Number of Kyrgyz citizens register self prohibition on loans in November

In the period from November 1 to 28, 2025, 57,005 people activated the self prohibition on lending service through the Tunduk mobile application. This data was announced by the National Bank.

What is the "Self Prohibition on Lending"

"Self prohibition" is a free and voluntary opportunity for a citizen to pre-limit the...

In the period from November 1 to 28, 2025, 57,005 people activated the self prohibition on lending service through the Tunduk mobile application. This data was announced by the National Bank.

What is the "Self Prohibition on Lending"

"Self prohibition" is a free and voluntary opportunity for a citizen to pre-limit the...

02.12.2025

Euro and rouble strengthen, dollar holds position

As of December 2, 2025, the official exchange rate for the US dollar remained unchanged at 87.45 som.

The euro showed an increase of 0.39%, rising to 101.5688 som, and the Russian rouble strengthened by 0.69%, reaching 1.1256 som.

The Kazakhstani tenge showed a slight decrease of 0.0587%, falling to 0.1702 som....

As of December 2, 2025, the official exchange rate for the US dollar remained unchanged at 87.45 som.

The euro showed an increase of 0.39%, rising to 101.5688 som, and the Russian rouble strengthened by 0.69%, reaching 1.1256 som.

The Kazakhstani tenge showed a slight decrease of 0.0587%, falling to 0.1702 som....

02.12.2025

National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic increases discount rate to 11% to strengthen monetary conditions

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan decided to increase the discount rate by 100 basis points, setting it at 11%. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) reminds of this.

The regulator raised the rates on overnight operations: the deposit rate to 5% and the credit rate to 13%.

According to the National Bank of...

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan decided to increase the discount rate by 100 basis points, setting it at 11%. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) reminds of this.

The regulator raised the rates on overnight operations: the deposit rate to 5% and the credit rate to 13%.

According to the National Bank of...

Metals and Minerals

02.12.2025

Gold ounce increases more than 3,200 som over weekend

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's buyback price for a one ounce gold bar is set at 369,061 som for December 1.

At the end of last week, the regulator bought 31.1035 gramme bars from the public for 365,817 som. Thus, the ounce increased by 3,244 som over the weekend.

It should be added...

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's buyback price for a one ounce gold bar is set at 369,061 som for December 1.

At the end of last week, the regulator bought 31.1035 gramme bars from the public for 365,817 som. Thus, the ounce increased by 3,244 som over the weekend.

It should be added...

Agriculture

02.12.2025

Kyrgyzstan and Russia discuss mutual trade in agricultural products

A meeting was held in Moscow between Adilet Sotovaldiev, Director of the Service for Veterinary, Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feeds, and Sergey Dankvert, Head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russia.

During the negotiations, Adilet Sotovaldiev noted the high professionalism of the specialists of Rosselkhoznadzor's subordinate institutions,...

A meeting was held in Moscow between Adilet Sotovaldiev, Director of the Service for Veterinary, Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feeds, and Sergey Dankvert, Head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russia.

During the negotiations, Adilet Sotovaldiev noted the high professionalism of the specialists of Rosselkhoznadzor's subordinate institutions,...

02.12.2025

Kyrgyzstan and Russia expand cooperation in veterinary medicine and agro industrial complex

Kyrgyzstan and Russia will expand cooperation in veterinary medicine and agricultural products. The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan announced this.

According to the ministry, a meeting was held in Moscow between Adilet Sotovaldiev, Director of the Service for Veterinary, Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feeds under the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, and...

Kyrgyzstan and Russia will expand cooperation in veterinary medicine and agricultural products. The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan announced this.

According to the ministry, a meeting was held in Moscow between Adilet Sotovaldiev, Director of the Service for Veterinary, Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feeds under the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, and...

Manufacturing industry

02.12.2025

Elite cheese import substitution: Kyrgyz producer strengthens position

In the city of Tokmok in the Chuy region, the company "Elite Mozzarella" continues to expand production and strengthen its position in the milk processing sector.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the enterprise successfully produces natural dairy products and provides both the domestic and foreign markets with high quality and...

In the city of Tokmok in the Chuy region, the company "Elite Mozzarella" continues to expand production and strengthen its position in the milk processing sector.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the enterprise successfully produces natural dairy products and provides both the domestic and foreign markets with high quality and...

Pharmaceutical and Healthcare News

02.12.2025

President changes Minister of Health

Erkin Checheibayev is dismissed from the post of Minister of Health, the presidential press service reported.

Kanybek Dosmambetov is appointed Acting Minister of Health.

Reported by Kabar (Kyrgyzstan).

...

Erkin Checheibayev is dismissed from the post of Minister of Health, the presidential press service reported.

Kanybek Dosmambetov is appointed Acting Minister of Health.

Reported by Kabar (Kyrgyzstan).

...

Regional News

02.12.2025

Russian Federation recalculates creative workers’ number

The number of people employed in creative professions totalled 3.5 million people at the end of 2024, which is 0.4 million (12.3%) more than in 2019, experts from the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) calculated. This growth rate is four times higher than the average for Russia economy during these years...

The number of people employed in creative professions totalled 3.5 million people at the end of 2024, which is 0.4 million (12.3%) more than in 2019, experts from the Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK) at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) calculated. This growth rate is four times higher than the average for Russia economy during these years...

02.12.2025

Russian Federation logs October economic upturn

Official statistics recorded a real economic miracle in Russia: domestic industry increased production by almost 11% in a single month. Such unprecedented rates of production growth are explained by a surge in defence production, as well as in extraction and oil refining. However, a more plausible explanation is the peculiarities of output accounting. Similar anomalies were observed before in December of...

Official statistics recorded a real economic miracle in Russia: domestic industry increased production by almost 11% in a single month. Such unprecedented rates of production growth are explained by a surge in defence production, as well as in extraction and oil refining. However, a more plausible explanation is the peculiarities of output accounting. Similar anomalies were observed before in December of...

02.12.2025

Rusian market shrugs off geopolitics, index stagnant

The Russian stock market begins December with volatile dynamics against the backdrop of the actualisation of the negotiation process regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Investors expect important messages this week from the meeting between the Russian President and US Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff, scheduled for the afternoon of December 2. Overnight, media reported the conclusion of negotiations between the United States...

The Russian stock market begins December with volatile dynamics against the backdrop of the actualisation of the negotiation process regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Investors expect important messages this week from the meeting between the Russian President and US Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff, scheduled for the afternoon of December 2. Overnight, media reported the conclusion of negotiations between the United States...

02.12.2025

Russian Federation forwarders warn about difficulties implementing new cargo inspection rules

The regulations requiring forwarders to unseal cargo if they suspect a discrepancy with the consignment note, or to put it through an X-ray and inspect it with service dogs, have caused confusion in the industry. They do not have the necessary equipment or dogs. Cargo is often accepted in a sealed container, and the forwarder cannot be present...

The regulations requiring forwarders to unseal cargo if they suspect a discrepancy with the consignment note, or to put it through an X-ray and inspect it with service dogs, have caused confusion in the industry. They do not have the necessary equipment or dogs. Cargo is often accepted in a sealed container, and the forwarder cannot be present...