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Bishkek SCO Summit: Kyrgyzstan’s Chairmanship and a New Stage of Eurasian Cooperation

By Kuban Abdymen, Centralasianlight, Kyrgyzstan BISHKEK: The 26th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Bishkek on September 1, 2026, became an important milestone for both the Organization and Kyrgyzstan. For Bishkek, it marked the conclusion of its 2025–2026 SCO chairmanship,…
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Kyrgyzstan and China: The Beginning of a New “Golden Period”

By Kuban Abdymen,Centralasianlight, Kyrgyzstan BISHKEK: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Kyrgyzstan was more than just further confirmation of the close relations between the two neighboring countries. Talks with President Sadyr Japarov and the package of agreements signed attest to the transition of the Kyrgyz-Chinese partnership to a new…
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Korea’s National Flower Takes Root in the Heart of Bishkek

By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: An environmental campaign to plant 70 hibiscus bushes – Korea’s national flower, known in Korean as mugunghwa – was held at the Kyrgyzstan-Korea Friendship Park in Bishkek on August 19. Bringing together representatives of Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea as well as young volunteers, the…
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Issyk-Kul May Become Permanent Venue for F1h20 World Championship

By Kuban AbdymenCHOLPON-ATA: The latest round of the Formula 1 World Championship, held for the first time on Lake Issyk-Kul on August 1-2, 2026, was a success. The top pilots participating in the races were pleased with the results of the race at an altitude of 1,607 meters above sea…
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Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul hosts first-ever UIM F1H2O World Championship Grand Prix in Central Asia

By Nurzhan KasmalievaISSYK-KUL LAKE: The inaugural UIM F1H2O World Championship round ever to be held in Central Asia concluded on Sunday at Issyk-Kul Lake, marking a milestone for both the region and the international powerboat racing series. The Kyrgyzstan Grand Prix, held from July 31 to Aug. 2, brought together…
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Bishkek Hosts International Cultural Project “Korean Culture Along the Silk Road”

By Nurzhan KasmalievaBISHKEK: The Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Maldybaev hosted the international music project “Korean Culture Along the Silk Road,” bringing together performers from Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Korea, China, Peru, and several other countries. The large-scale cultural event highlighted the power of the arts…
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Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan to Set Up Supreme Interstate Council

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev following the agreement to laucnch a Supreme Interstate Council By Kuban Andymen BISHKEK: Following talks in Cholpon-Ata, the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Sadyr Japarov and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, signed a Treaty on Alliance Relations, formalizing the transition of bilateral…
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A Futile Rush to Power in Kyrgyzstan Results in Court Verdict

Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan By Kuban Abdymen,BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN: On July 2, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek announced the verdict in the high-profile criminal case known as “Letter 75.” All eight defendants were found guilty of violent seizure of power and sentenced to four years in prison with confiscation…
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AJA Launches 7th Board, Sets Course for Asia Press Center and International Journalism Academy

The Seventh Board of Directors of the Asian Journalists Association:First row (from left): Lee Ki-woo, Chairman of the Asian Journalists Association; Lee Sang-ki, Founder and Secretary-General of the Asian Journalists Association; Ko Myung-jin – Director, Yeongwol Media Journalists Museum; Bishop Kim Geun-sang – Anglican Church of Korea; and Kim Jae-cheol…
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Kyrgyzstan Wins Election as Non-Permanent Member of UN Security Council

The Kyrgyz delegation jubilating following the announcement of the results By Kuban Andymen BISHKEK: For the first time in its history, Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The country will serve a two-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028.…
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