Sadyr Japarov bids for second term as Kyrgyzstan's President

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov filed his candidacy Tuesday for a second term in the upcoming presidential election, the Central Election Commission said.

The commission said six people have submitted applications to run for president ahead of the November 13 nomination deadline.

The presidential election is scheduled for January 27, 2027.

Sadyr Japarov has been serving as the President of Kyrgyzstan since January 28, 2021, having previously served as acting president from October 15 to November 14, 2020. He also served as the country's Prime Minister from October 10, 2020, to January 21, 2021.