2019 Book Translation Program
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Bishkek is pleased to announce the 2019 Book Translation Program. PAS is soliciting proposals from publishing houses,…
Why the United States May Suspend Its Obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF)
Since 2013, the United States repeatedly has raised its concerns with Russia regarding its violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF). In spite of…
Press Availability at NATO Headquarters
Press Availability Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good evening, everyone. I want to begin this evening by…
Russia’s Violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 4, 2018 Since 2013, the United States has raised its concerns with Russia regarding Russian development…
U.S. Government Donates State-of-the-Art Equipment to Kyrgyz Ministry of Interior
On December 19, Head of the Criminal Police Service of the Ministry of Interior Colonel Nurbek Abdiev and Director of the Office of International Narcotics…
Senior White House Representative and USAID Official Conclude High Level Meetings on Strengthening
Eric Rudenshiold, the White House National Security Council Director for Central Asia, along with Javier Piedra, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Asia, concluded a series…
Prime Minister visits USAID-supported Kyrgyz-Tajik joint venture in Batken
On December 8, 2018, Prime Minister Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziev visited Interfruit LLC, a dried fruit processing facility in Uch-Korgon, Batken oblast. Joined by USAID Mission Director…
New Study Sheds Light on Primary School Literacy
The United States government and the Ministry of Education and Science will present the results of a joint Early Grade Reading Assessment, which recently measured…
President Jeenbekov and U.S. Ambassador Lu Inaugurate New Milk Processing Facility in Osh
On November 2, 2018, President Sooronbay Jeenbekov and U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Donald Lu inaugurated the Alaiku Organics milk processing facility in Osh…
Forum of Aimaks: Opportunities for Local Economic Development
On November 5, 2018, representatives of 50 municipalities from Issyk-Kul, Jalal-Abad, Naryn and Osh regions will convene in Bishkek for the fourth Forum of Aimaks,…
U.S. Acting Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Scott Ticknor Visits the Kyrg
October 31, 2018 (Bishkek) – The U.S. Acting Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs (CBA) in the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Economic and…
U.S. Government Donates State-of-the-Art Equipment to Kyrgyz Prosecutor General’s Office Training Ce
On October 30, First Deputy Prosecutor General Nurlan Dardanov, Director of the Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) Training Center Gulmira Davletbaeva and Director of the Office…
EducationUSA organizes first-ever international education fair; Representatives of U.S. Universities
October 14, 2018 (Bishkek) – Representatives of U.S. universities and colleges; scholarship and grant programs sponsored by the U.S. State Department; and other foreign undergraduate,…
The United States Hosts the Eighth Annual Central Asia Trade Forum In Tashkent
On October 17-18, more than 35 businesses and government officials from Kyrgyzstan will participate in the Eighth Annual Central Asia Trade Forum in Tashkent. USAID…
THE US EMBASSY BISHKEK IS CONDUCTING AN ONLINE AUCTION ON 19-23 OCTOBER 2018
Items available include used household furniture, appliances and office equipment. All who are interested are invited to participate in the auction. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE…
U.S. Embassy and OSCE Help Fight Cash Smuggling in the Kyrgyz Republic
On September 26, U.S. Embassy Bishkek’s Deputy Chief of Mission Brian Stimmler participated in a ceremony at the Training Center of the State Customs Service…
USAID Launches the Enterprise Competitiveness Project in Kyrgyzstan
On September 25, 2018, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a five-year $22.7 million initiative in the Kyrgyz Republic called the Enterprise…
Prevention of Diversity Visa Fraud
Many internet websites in the Kyrgyz Republic are currently advertising services for assistance with submission of Diversity Visa Diversity Visa program entries, and various visa…
American Culture
Frederick Douglass: A symbol of freedom beyond America’s shores
Frederick Douglass' powerful story of his life as a slave and his escape to freedom is inspiring writers and readers far beyond the U.S.
Where streets have one name: Martin Luther King Jr.
February is Black History Month. Learn what inspired dozens of countries to name thousands of streets after Martin Luther King Jr.
Presidents memorialized
Around the United States, numerous memorials — some famous, some obscure — honor those people who served as U.S. president.
