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Kyrgyz citizen pleads guilty to illegally exporting US firearms to Russia
The Kyiv Independent
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June 26, 2025
Sergei Zharnovnikov, a 46-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan, pleaded guilty in New York federal court on June 25 to a conspiracy to illegally export U.S.-made firearms to Russia and smuggling, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. According to...
Kyrgyz Republic to Enhance Education Quality with Additional Financing from the World Bank
Odisha Diary
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June 26, 2025
BISHKEK, June 26, 2025 – The World Bank approved additional financing of $6.36 million to complement the ongoing Learning for the Future Project in the Kyrgyz Republic. This initiative, originally launched with $50 million in 2020, seeks to...
Kyrgyzstan undergoes remote video inspection for apricot and peach exports to China
AKIpress News Agency
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June 26, 2025
Kyrgyzstan undergoes remote video inspection for apricot and peach exports to China AKIPRESS.COM - Batken, Osh, and Issyk-Kul regions are undergoing a remote video inspection of apricot and peach orchards, as well as packaging facilities from June...
Two major cross-border hubs for agricultural processing will be launched in Kazakhstan in 2026
APK Inform
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Under the coordination of the Ministry of Trade and Integration, five cross-border hubs are being implemented in Kazakhstan. Among them are the "Alatau" Industrial-Trade-Logistics Complex in the Zhambyl region (border with Kyrgyzstan) and the...
Kyrgyz Ministry of Agriculture signs memo with Politecnico di Torino
AKIpress News Agency
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June 15, 2025
AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan and Politecnico di Torino (Italy) have signed a memorandum of cooperation, the Ministry of Agriculture's press service announced. The signing was...
The “Täze aý” group of companies is the leader of the food industry in Turkmenistan
Turkmenportal
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The group of companies “Täze aý”, founded in 2004 as a result of the merger of several large production facilities, occupies a leading position in the food market of Turkmenistan. The company specializes in the production of sausages,...
Uzbekistan to introduce recycling fee for construction glass waste.
Kun.uz
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July 1, 2025
A proposal from the Technical Regulation Agency has gained the support of over 100 lawmakers, leading to the draft law’s adoption in the first reading. Uzbekistan is set to introduce a recycling (utilization) fee for construction glass waste...
Kyrgyzstan to start selling refined gold to Malaysia
24.kg
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June 25, 2025
23:24, 25 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aibek SULTANOV 23:24, 25 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aibek SULTANOV Kyrgyzstan will start selling refined gold in the form of weighted bars to Malaysia. The press service of the...
How Russia Used Kyrgyzstan to Reopen Its Financial Escape Routes
The Diplomat
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July 1, 2025
Last week’s exposure by the Financial Times of the A7A5 crypto laundering scheme in Kyrgyzstan is not just another regional headline. It is a real-time case study in how Russia continues to evolve its sanctions evasion toolkit, and how digital...
Kyrgyzstan intends to expand its agricultural exports
24.kg
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June 25, 2025
14:17, 25 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA 14:17, 25 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA «Agriculture is a priority sector of the Kyrgyz Republic’s economy. It accounts for about 9 percent of GDP,...
Consumer lending increases by 103 percent in Kyrgyzstan
24.kg
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June 25, 2025
18:52, 25 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 18:52, 25 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Consumer loans in Kyrgyzstan have increased by 103 percent as of late spring 2025, according to...
Kyrgyzstan imposes six-month ban on coal exports by road.
Kun.uz
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June 25, 2025
In January-February, coal exports from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan surged by 52%. Kyrgyzstan has imposed a temporary restriction on coal exports via road transport. The decision was formalized by a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz...
Delegation of Kyrgyz Parliament attends OSCE PA session
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - A delegation from the Kyrgyz Parliament, led by Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, took part in the 32nd session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA), held in Porto,...
Kyrgyz PM Highlights Belt and Road as Strategic Priority
Times of Central Asia
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June 25, 2025
Kyrgyzstan regards China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a strategic pillar of bilateral cooperation aimed at modernizing infrastructure and attracting investment, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev said during a panel session on BRI prospects...
Kyrgyzstan Passes Bill Banning Online Pornography
Pravda.ru
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June 25, 2025
Kyrgyzstan Passes Bill Banning Online Pornography On June 25, the Kyrgyz Parliament passed a bill banning access to websites containing pornographic content within the country, according to the press service of the legislative body. The bill was...
Mongolia proposes Kyrgyz side to lift quarantine ban on supply of meat products
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - The 5th meeting of the Mongolian-Kyrgyz Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Cultural Cooperation took place in Bishkek on June 26-27, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia said. The...
Kyrgyz President explores investment opportunities with Malaysian firms
The Sun Daily
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June 25, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov met with representatives of Malaysian companies today to explore business and investment opportunities between the two nations. The session, lasting over an hour, included the exchange of four...
Kyrgyz President Wraps Up Two-Day Official Visit To Malaysia
Bernama
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June 25, 2025
SEPANG, June 25 (Bernama) -- The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Zhaparov, departed home today after concluding a two-day official visit to Malaysia. The special aircraft carrying Zhaparov and his delegation took off from the Kuala Lumpur...
Cabinet approves rules for production, purchase, storage, import and export of religious materials in Kyrgyzstan
AKIpress News Agency
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July 1, 2025
Cabinet approves rules for production, purchase, storage, import and export of religious materials in Kyrgyzstan AKIPRESS.COM - The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved the regulations for production, purchase, storage, import, export...
Kyrgyz President Visits Petronas Twin Towers
Bernama
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June 25, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Zhaparov, visited the iconic Petronas Twin Towers here today as part of his two-day official visit to Malaysia. Arriving at 4.30 pm, Zhaparov and his entourage, accompanied...