Statement by Secretary Pompeo on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
On behalf of the United States Department of State, I would like to wish all Muslims a blessed Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end…
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Robert R. Redfield, MD Visits the Ky
May 29 (Bishkek) – On May 29, Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert R. Redfield, MD visited the Kyrgyz…
65% Stunting Reduction in Naryn Oblast
BISHKEK – The implementation of a project called SPRING by USAID between 2014 and 2018 has resulted in a 65% reduction of stunting rates in…
Ambassador Donald addresses the Regional Civil Society Conference
Honorable Prime Minister Abylgaziev, Minister Abaev, Chairman Salimzoda, Mr. Bekmorodov, Dr. Kassim-Lakha, My Kyrgyz teacher taught me, “Оюндан от чыгат” or in Russian, “маленькими щепками…
American Rock Brass Band Aberdeen from New York in Bishkek and Osh
May 18 – 20, 2019 (Bishkek, Osh, Kyrgyz Republic) – The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic welcomes the American Rock Brass Band Aberdeen for…
Best Exporters of the Kyrgyz Republic Announced
The 2018 winners of the Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic were announced on May 6 during a ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Bishkek.…
Presidential Message on Ramadan, 2019
I send my warmest greetings to all Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan commemorates when the sacred Quran was revealed to Muhammad. At…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo on the Occasion of Ramadan
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 5, 2019 On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend best wishes to Muslim…
U.S. Embassy Publishes Bishkek Air Quality Data
In observation of the United States’ Air Quality Awareness Week and in cooperation with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Embassy of the United…
USAID Representative Visits the Kyrgyz Republic to Advance Bilateral Cooperation Agreement
April 22 (Bishkek) – On April 22-23, Resident Legal Officer for USAID Central Asia James Kelleher visited the Kyrgyz Republic to advance efforts to conclude…
U.S. Speaker on Economic Prosperity – Entrepreneurship brings best business practices
April 22, 2019 (Bishkek-Kyrgyz Republic) – The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is supporting U.S. speaker Victoria Silchenko to conduct sessions during the April…
U.S. Embassy To Host Business Facilitation Seminar
On April 25, the Embassy of the United States of America, in partnership with local entrepreneurs and businesses associations and with funding from the United…
Vice Prime Minister and U.S. Ambassador Visit USAID-Supported Modern Apparel Factory
BISHKEK – On April 19, Vice-Prime Minister Zamirbek Askarov, Chui Oblast Governor Tuigunaly Abdraimov, and U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Donald Lu visited…
Kyrgyz Republic 2018 Human Rights Report Highlights Positive Developments in the Human Rights Sphere
BISHKEK – On April 16, the U.S. Department of State released the Kyrgyz (PDF 497KB) and Russian (PDF 509KB) language translations of the 2018 Kyrgyz…
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Press Statement On the Occasion of Nowruz
March 25, 2019 I would like to wish a Happy Nowruz to the people of Iran, and to everyone who celebrates this ancient tradition that…
U.S. Hosted Event on Protecting Fundamental Freedoms in Xinjiang, China
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson MEDIA NOTE For Immediate Release On March 13, the United States co-hosted an event with Canada, Germany,…
Ministry of Health Announces Major Advancements in the Fight against Tuberculosis
The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and USAID announced major advancements in the fight against the ongoing tuberculosis epidemic in the country, as new life-saving…
Remarks of Ambassador Kelley E. Currie on Protecting Fundamental Freedoms in Xinjiang
Geneva March 13, 2019 Thank you all for joining us today. I would like to welcome our distinguished panelists and guests to this timely event…
American Culture
Uighurs in America celebrate Ramadan
In America, Uighur Muslims celebrate Ramadan and observe Islamic traditions. However, in Xinjiang, China, these practices are illegal.
A Washington memorial to shared heroism
A great alliance joined forces against fascism 70 years ago. The World War II Memorial in Washington commemorates a time of heroism and sacrifice.
What Memorial Day means to Americans
Memorial Day, a holiday honoring U.S. military members who died in defense of their country, also marks the unofficial start of summer in America.
