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Unfiltered insights on Kyrgyz economy & politics. Digging deep, exposing facts, sparking meaningful conversations

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@thetimesoca This photo features Kyrgyz people and their traditional hats

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@TuranCenter @AigiTurgunbaeva Kyrgyzstan’s GDP in 2025 was $22B
2x 22B is 44B

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In his most recent public statement, Tashiyev urged supporters in both the north and south to remain calm, aiming to prevent escalation and preserve stability amid ongoing legal and political pressure.

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Kamchybek Tashiyev is facing legal proceedings over allegations of an attempted forcible seizure of power. The case is widely viewed by some observers as politically motivated... (1/4)

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In contrast, the move against him is reportedly linked by some sources to Russian backing and took place while he was receiving medical treatment in Germany.

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Turkish Parliamentarian Ali Şahin Calls for Pakistan’s Full Membership in OTS https://t.co/tBhI8yrG7t

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Türkiye has now become one of Kyrgyzstan’s top three largest investors, an important signal of deepening economic ties within the Turkic world.

Turkish investment in Kyrgyzstan nearly doubled by 95.5 percent in the first nine months of 2025, reaching USD 139.5 million, up from USD 71.3 million in the same period of 2024. With this surge, Türkiye now ranks as the third-largest investor in the country.

Beyond the numbers, this trend points to a broader structural shift. Stronger intra-regional capital flows, rising private-sector confidence, and the gradual consolidation of a shared investment space are increasingly shaping economic integration across Turkic economies.

At the @TurkicFundOrg , we view this momentum as a clear signal to further support cross-border investments that enhance regional integration, strengthen economic linkages, and promote sustainable growth across our member countries.

#EconomicIntegration #TurkicWorld #FDI #RegionalConnectivity

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Kyrgyzstan prepares to take EU to court over Russia sanctions https://t.co/HQFZX8HRnS

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Wrong analogy. President Japarov is in no way comparable to Joseph Jugashvili. Yezhov was just a low-key butcher. A closer parallel would be something like Brezhnev and Khrushchev versus Zhukov and Andropov - perhaps even Beria.

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Ousted security chief Kamchybek Tashiev was seen attending Friday prayers in Bishkek after returning from Germany, where he received cardiac treatment. Rumors suggest that President Sadyr Japarov is avoiding a meeting with his longtime ally, fueling further uncertainty.

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Amid what appears to be a quiet coup in Kyrgyzstan, the dismissal of nationalist strongman Kamchybek Tashiev is increasingly being viewed as the result of a coordinated operation, unfolding alongside a simultaneous defamation push in Russian media… 1/4

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Tashiev’s network and public standing remain significant, suggesting the current configuration may be less stable than it appears.

With elite balances shifting rapidly behind closed doors, another round of political turbulence in Kyrgyzstan cannot be ruled out.

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Amid what appears to be a quiet coup in Kyrgyzstan, the dismissal of nationalist strongman Kamchybek Tashiev is increasingly being viewed as the result of a coordinated operation, unfolding alongside a simultaneous defamation push in Russian media… 1/4

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Tashiev, long regarded as one of the country’s most influential security and political actors, is understood to be in a holding pattern - maintaining strategic patience while preserving room for maneuver.

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Sergio Gor, the U.S. Special Envoy to South and Central Asia and ambassador to India, arrived in Kyrgyzstan to attend the B5+1 Forum. Gor, whose real name is Sergey Gorokhovsky, was born in Tashkent in the former Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic. His mother was an Israeli citizen.

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@mongolianadam 11% growth

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Kyrgyzstan launched a 10-year plan to modernize all national hospitals to EU and Turkish standards, aiming to improve healthcare infrastructure and services nationwide.

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Kyrgyzstan raises military salaries by 100%, doubling pay for all service members as part of a broader effort to improve personnel welfare. The pay increase applies to all ranks.

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Kyrgyzstan reported that $4.1 billion in assets have been returned to state ownership under its anti-corruption campaign.