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Kyrgyz President called on ECO countries to unite efforts in field of climate change

Pakistan women beat Kyrgyzstan, finish second in AFC Qualifiers
LAHORE - Pakistan women’s football team concluded their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign on a high note, defeating Kyrgyzstan 2-1 in their final group match and finishing second among four teams. Despite the impressive win and finishing...

Bishkek students attend Scarlet Sails Graduation Festival in St. Petersburg
Bishkek students attend Scarlet Sails Graduation Festival in St. Petersburg AKIPRESS.COM - Schoolchildren from Bishkek recently attended the Scarlet Sails graduation festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, from June 25 to July 1. Bishkek's Mayor's...

Kyrgyz government approves state ownership of lands received from Uzbekistan.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a decision to accept two land plots on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek state border in Osh region – originally transferred by Uzbekistan – into state ownership, according to 24.kg. The first plot covers 100...

Bulgaria's Rami Kiwan Defeats Kyrgyz Opponent, Reaches World Boxing Cup Final
Rami Kiwan secured an impressive victory at the World Boxing Cup in Kazakhstan. In the ring in Astana, the European champion advanced confidently to the final in the 75 kg category, outclassing Nuradin Rustambek Uulu of Kyrgyzstan. True to his...

Kyrgyzstan and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in Moscow Talks
Kyrgyzstan and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors following a high-level meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov at the Kremlin on July 2. President...

Kyrgyzstan Rises to Third Place Globally in Gold Exports
Kyrgyzstan ranked third in the world for gold exports in the first quarter of 2025, selling 3.8 tons of the precious metal on the international market, according to data from the World Gold Council. Despite this export success, Kyrgyzstan’s...

Pakistan women edge Kyrgyzstan 2-1 in historic AFC qualifier victory
Pakistan’s national women’s football team earned a historic 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan on Saturday in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers, keeping their hopes alive for the next stage. The match, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, was their first-ever...

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...
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Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov arrives in Azerbaijan [PHOTOS]
Sadyr Zhaparov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, arrived in Azerbaijan on July 3 to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Azernews reports. A guard of honor was lined up at Fuzuli International Airport in honor of...

Pakistan end women's Asian Cup qualifiers campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan
KARACHI: Pakistan concluded their AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying campaign on a high note, defeating Kyrgyzstan 2-1 at the Sport Centre Kelapa Dua Stadium in Tangerang on Saturday. Despite failing to qualify for the main tournament, Pakistan...

Pakistan's women thump Kyrgyzstan to conclude Asian Cup qualifiers
KARACHI: Pakistan's women's football team concluded their AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a spirited 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan at the Sport Center Kelapa Dua Stadium in Tangerang on Saturday. Though they ultimately fell short of...

Pakistan extend AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifying chances with 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan
Pakistan on Saturday achieved a 2-1 victory over Kyrgyzstan in their qualifying match for the 2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup, bringing them one step closer to qualifying for the tournament. The national squad was drawn...

Kyrgyzstan: Parliament Votes to Abolish Torture Prevention Body – President Must Reverse Course
We, the undersigned human rights groups, are deeply alarmed by the June 25 decision of the parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic to dissolve the National Center for the Prevention of Torture (NCPT) – an independent public body tasked with monitoring...
Doctoral Scholarship on “Rural Community Resilience in Central Asia: Understanding Perceptions, Responses, and Adaptation Needs”
Publication date: 09 July 2025 The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) invites applications for a doctoral scholarship to join the Central Asia Rural Community Resilience (CARe) Research Group within the...

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...

Russian human rights ombudswoman appeals to Pope over citizens held in Ukraine
BISHKEK, July 9. /TASS/. Russian Human Rights Ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova has sent a letter to Pope Leo requesting support in repatriating Russian civilians from Ukraine. "Currently, 30 Russians are being held in Sumy. We have just coordinated...

Russia hopes Baku eases harsh treatment of detained Russians — human rights ombudswoman
BISHKEK, July 9. /TASS/. Moscow expects Baku to abandon excessive and unjustified harshness toward Russians detained in Azerbaijan, Russian Human Rights Ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova told journalists following a conversation with her Azerbaijani...

President reaffirms official status of Russian language in Kyrgyzstan
AKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov has dismissed proposals to alter the status of the Russian language in Kyrgyzstan, stating that such suggestions from politicians are "incorrect." In an interview with the Kabar news agency, the President...

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...