Sooronbai Jeenbekov

5 Feb 2021 in 7:10

Kyrgyzstan’s hasty transition

In January 2021, the citizens of Kyrgyzstan voted through a referendum to change the country’s political system, opting for a presidential form of governance that stands to boost the power of its newly elected president, Sadyr Japarov. While some argue this move could bring stability to the deeply divided society, others point out that it could also mark the beginning of a shift away from the openness that earned the country its reputation as the freest in Central Asia.

16 Oct 2020 in 4:53

Sooronbai Jeenbekov does not want to go down in the history of Kyrgyzstan as the president who shed blood of his people

The office of the presidency should, according to rules laid down in the constitution, pass to the speaker of parliament, Kanat Isayev, who was appointed on October 13. But Japarov’s backers on the streets signaled they wanted Isayev out too.

15 Oct 2020 in 13:00

Kyrgyz president resigns after unrest

Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigned on Thursday after days of unrest following a disputed election, saying he wanted to prevent clashes between security forces and protesters who have demanded his removal from office. In a …

10 Oct 2020 in 16:34

New head of Kyrgyz parliament resigns

Speaker of the Kyrgyz parliament from the Bir Bol (Unity) party, Myktybek Abdyldaev, who was elected four days ago, resigned during an extraordinary parliamentary session. Personnel appointments in the country have continued since …

8 Oct 2020 in 21:30

Providing asylum to President Jeenbekov not on agenda - Putin's press secretary

Moscow is concerned about the recent developments in Kyrgyzstan, where the situation more resembles chaos and mess, President Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov told media representatives, AKIPress reported citing TASS. "The …

3 Jul 2020 in 10:20

Parliamentary elections date announced in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov has signed the order scheduling the parliamentary elections, the president's press service reported. The parliamentary elections were set for October 4, 2020, AKIpress reported. …

1 Jul 2020 in 18:25

Kyrgyzstan the missing link in China's railway to Uzbekistan

The first freight train had left the Chinese city of Lanzhou bound for Tashkent

24 Mar 2020 in 20:00

Kyrgyzstan shuts cities down following Kazakhstan's example

Today in Bishkek, as well as in Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, a state of emergency is being introduced. The relevant decrees were signed by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov. Experts believe that the Kyrgyz authorities too late …

16 Nov 2019 in 21:08

Tokayev congratulates Jeenbekov on his birthday

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev congratulated his Kyrgyz counterpart Sooronbay Jeenbekov on his birthday, the Akorda press service reports. Tokayev wished his colleague further success in his activities for the benefit of …

15 Oct 2019 in 11:00

Baku hosts 7th Turkic Council Summit

The 7th summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States (Turkic Council) is kicking off today in Baku. The summit will be held with the participation of leaders of Turkic-speaking states - President of Azerbaijan …

23 Sep 2019 in 16:52

Jeenebkov and Putin break bread and have tea

The meeting of the presidents was held after the completion of the Center-2019 military exercises

12 Aug 2019 in 21:00

Power Struggle in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan has long been seen as an island of stability in Central Asia. Now, a power struggle between former president Atambayev and current president Sheenbekov has ensued. Both accuse each other's camp of nepotism as well as corruption …

9 Aug 2019 in 8:00

Almazbek Atambayev has been arrested. What's next?

Ex-president surrendered to security forces after second operation aimed at seizing his residence

15 Jul 2019 in 17:12

Reaching a billion: target set by Askar Mamin in Bishkek

But experts doubt that the countries will be able to do this

11 Jun 2019 in 13:20

Putin and Jeenbekov to meet on sidelines of SCO summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a telephone conversation with his Kyrgyz counterpart Sooronbay Jeenbekov, the Kremlin press service said. The two heads of state discussed the agenda of …

17 Apr 2019 in 21:07

Jeenbekov searches for investors in Germany

The EU considers the Central Asian countries within their transit potential to link the EU and China, and also as a market for their products

12 Apr 2019 in 17:29

Putin's visit to Bishkek accelerated events in Kyrgyzstan

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Kyrgyzstan allowed to solve some problems of the country's residents, Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov said yesterday, speaking in the parliament. According to him, the …