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The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic has a requirement for a firm to provide with the packing, loading, export customs clearance, and international transportation services for the following shipments: 700 lbs. of Unaccompanied Air Baggage, 7200 lbs. of Household Effects and 1 (one) Privately-owned Vehicle. Shipping routes will have to exclude transit via Russia/Belarus/Ukraine. …

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Schools in Osh Province to Receive U.S.-supplied Food Commodities

Osh, Kyrgyzstan (April 28, 2023) – Sixty-four primary schools in Osh Province will receive 135 metric tons of lentils, peas, sunflower oil, flour, and rice to provide Kyrgyzstani children with hot, nutritious meals. To kick off these deliveries, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Lesslie Viguerie and Vice Governor of Osh Province Ernis Toltoev made …

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USAID and Baika Textile Inaugurate a New Factory in Osh Oblast

Osh Region, Kyrgyz Republic – On April 28, 2023, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Leslie Viguerie participated in the official inauguration ceremony of the Baika Textile factory in Kara-Suu district of Osh oblast. Baika Textile’s new facility was equipped with modern sewing equipment provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  The …

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Kyrgyz Republic Joins First Cohort of Champions for Informatics and Data Science for Health

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, April 18, 2022 – Four public health professionals from the Kyrgyz Republic participated in the launch of the first-ever Informatics and Data Science for Health (IDASH) fellowship.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, University of Washington, in collaboration with partner governments, designed this fellowship program to improve …

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Women Entrepreneurs to Receive 2.8 million soms for Educational Startups in Three Oblasts

April 12, 2023, Bishkek – Eleven women entrepreneurs from Osh, Naryn and Jalal-Abad oblasts will receive grant funding to support their early childhood development center startups.  The 2.8 million soms of US-provided support will fund furniture, equipment and learning materials for kindergartens and education centers. These startup businesses are supported by the U.S. Agency for …

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Kok-Jangak Residents Renovate Local Park with USAID and Kyrgyz Government  Support

March 29, 2023   Just in time for Spring, Kok-Jangak city in Jalal-Abad oblast celebrated the renovation of its central park on March 29. The park now has new paved paths, a children’s playground, public restrooms, a gate, and CCTV security. The renovation was a joint effort of local active citizens, the City Council and Administration, …

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Central Asia is the Next IT Destination: Central Asian IT Business Forum in Bishkek

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic – Representatives from some of the largest IT companies across world will gather together for the Central Asian IT Business Forum on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Sheraton Hotel, Bishkek (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) followed by the Central Asian Tech Awards (6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.).   Building on the success …

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“Women’s Shelter”: A Theatrical Performance Explores the Issues of Gender-Based and Domestic Violence

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic — The Kyrgyzstani public will be able to see the play “Women’s Shelter,” on March 6, 2023, at the Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Theater – cost-free. The play’s plot takes place on a single day in a small shelter where eight women seek refuge from domestic violence. This theatrical performance is devoted …

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New Channels of Distribution will Make HIV Self-testing More Accessible in the Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek, February 21, 2023 – The Ministry of Health, Neman-Pharm, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are partnering up to distribute free HIV self-testing kits. The kits will be available in 32 pharmacies in Bishkek, Osh city, and across the Chui and Osh regions. The new model of distribution aims to improve access …

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Kyrgyz Republic to Receive $6 Million for Women Entrepreneurs and Health Security

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, February 15, 2022 – The Kyrgyz Republic will receive $6 million in U.S. government funding to support the health and well-being of the Kyrgyz Republic. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced these additional funds during her visit to the country. Two million dollars will go …

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U.S. Donates Mathematics Teaching Aids to More than 1600 Kyrgyz Public Schools 

Bishkek, February 6, 2023 –  One thousand, six hundred eighty-two public schools will receive more than 3,372 sets of mathematics teaching and learning materials. Provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), these materials  will help young students better learn and understand math concepts. The official handover ceremony took place at school #69 in …

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New Photo Exhibition Highlighting Nutrition in Kyrgyzstan  Now Open to the Public

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic December 9, 2022 – The public is now able to view a new photo exhibition titled “Unexplored Potential” at the Gapar Aitiev Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts until December 17, 2022.  The exhibition, made possible by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Advancing Nutrition project, explores the life of Kyrgyzstanis …

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New Equipment Boosts Production of High-Quality Cashmere in the Kyrgyz Republic

January 18, 2023  – Up to 80 tons of high-quality fiber will be produced annually by Kyrgyz Cashmere with new equipment provided by the U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  The company opened a new facility in Bishkek to process Kyrgyz yak, camel, and cashmere fiber.    As a result of …

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Central Asia paves the way to Informatics and Data Science through a new fellowship program with U.S. CDC and WHO Europe  

In April 2023, an innovative and new 12-month certificate-based Informatics and Data Science for Health (IDASH) fellowship training program will launch in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia region. This week, on December 12-15 in Bishkek, Ministry of Health representatives from Ukraine, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan finalized the IDASH training package aimed to …

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More than 400 Primary Schools and 100 Libraries Across the Kyrgyz Republic to Receive Thousands of New Books

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (December 9, 2022) – More than 400 primary schools and 100 libraries across the Kyrgyz Republic will receive 272,000 children’s books as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.   U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Sonata Coulter presented these books to Minister of Education …

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Hundreds of Batken Residents to Benefit from Humanitarian Aid Cargo Delivered from the United States

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, November 24, 2022 – Hundreds of Batken residents will receive critical-need items from the United States as part of a larger U.S. effort to support affected citizens in the region. This aid was made possible through cooperation between the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek and the Ministry of Emergency Situations to coordinate a …

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School Children Across the Kyrgyz Republic Will Receive Kefir in Their Daily Meals

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (November 22, 2022) – Primary school children in 124 schools across the Kyrgyz Republic will receive critical nourishment in their formative years through locally produced kefir during the 2022-2023 school year.  This is made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, implemented by Mercy …

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International Education Week brings Global Education Partners Together to Showcase Opportunities for Kyrgyzstani Students

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (15 November 2022) – Aspiring young Kyrgyzstani students will have the opportunity to learn about and explore the many international academic programs available to them at the U.S. Embassy-sponsored International Education Week Education Fair November 15-17.  Deputy Minister of Education Ashymbaeva Toktobubu Abasovna and U.S. Embassy Acting Deputy Chief of Mission KG …

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USAID and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic Partner to Increase Vaccination Against COVID-19

November 10, 2022  – Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic  The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Culture will work together to increase vaccine intake in Batken, Jalal-Abad, Chuy Oblasts, and Bishkek. This will include training medical specialists, engaging local community activists, and conducting campaigns to inform the public …

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Joint Statement on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

Kyrgyzstan: Joint Statement by the Embassies of the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, France, and the European Union Delegation on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists November 2, 2022, Bishkek – Today, on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, we express our respect and support to all …

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Young Kyrgyzstanis Learn IT Skills that Boost Employment Opportunities

October 31, 2022, Bishkek – Eighteen young Kyrgyzstanis from across the country competed in digital marketing, web development, and graphic design in the culmination of the job skills program “Academy for Creative Professions” on October 28 at the Jannat Regency Hotel.  A panel of judges representing private companies, IT professionals, and representatives from the U.S. …

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Kyrgyzstani Youth to Participate in English Language National Spelling Bee Contest

Twenty-four of the Kyrgyz Republic’s best English language spellers will participate in the 2022 National Spelling Bee Contest.  The National Spelling Bee – hosted by the Lingua Foundation for Innovative Education and the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic – will take place on October 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the American Center at …

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The Kyrgyz Republic to Receive $1.5 million as part of New Commitments from the United States to Respond to the Global Food Crisis

October 19, 2022  –  The Kyrgyz Republic is one of more than 47 countries and regional organizations receiving funding to mitigate further increases in poverty, hunger, and malnutrition as a result of rising prices of food, fertilizer, and fuel. As part of the recently announced $2.76 billion in U.S. government funding to address the global …

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USAID Donates More than 8 Million KGS to Provide Immediate Relief for Displaced Families in Batken

October 4, 2022  –  More than 400 displaced families from Batken will be able to meet their immediate needs thanks to over 8 million KGS ($100,000) in assistance to the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). These funds support the urgent humanitarian …

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Municipalities to Discuss Ways to Improve Public Services at Forum of Aimaks-2022

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Development Policy Institute (DPI) held the Forum of Aimaks – 2022, an annual exchange of the best practices in local government. More than 100 representatives of government agencies, development partners, and local governments from Jalal- Abad, Issyk-Kul, Naryn, and Osh oblasts …

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New Equipment Increases Local Factory’s Production Capacity and Spurs Job Growth

September 14, 2022 – Up to 40,000 pieces of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing per day will be produced at Pasadena Moda’s new garment factory in Aravan with equipment provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Partnership with the U.S. government enabled the factory to employ more than 100 people, mostly local …

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U.S.-provided vitaminized sunflower oil to provide nutritious meals to more than 24,000 Kyrgyz schoolchildren

Bishkek – September 8, 2022 – During the 2022-2023 school year, more than 24,000 schoolchildren will receive hot, nutritious meals prepared with the 40 metric tons of vitaminized sunflower oil that recently arrived in the Kyrgyz Republic. This oil will be distributed to over 120 rural primary schools in the Chuy, Osh, Batken and Jalal-Abad …

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The U.S. Embassy illuminates its walls in honor of the Kyrgyz Republic’s Independence Day

August 26, 2022 – Bishkek.  To congratulate all Kyrgyzstanis on 31 years of independence, the Embassy of the United States of America in the Kyrgyz Republic has projected a special image on its diplomatic mission.  From the evening of August 25 to September 2, the public will see the Kyrgyz Republic’s national flag and a …

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USAID Provides Medical Equipment to Support Kyrgyz Republic’s COVID-19 Response

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided state-of-the-art equipment to leading hospitals in the Kyrgyz Republic that will strengthen their capacity to diagnose COVID-19 and other communicable diseases and prevent their spread. This assistance is a part of USAID’s ongoing support to the country’s response to COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy Minister …

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Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn-in to Serve in the Kyrgyz Republic

(August 5, 2022) – A new group of 10 Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn in yesterday in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.  Over the next two years, Volunteers will be co-teaching English with local teachers in secondary schools across Chuy, Naryn, Issyk-Kul and Talas regions. Representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, …

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2022 AMERICAN SONG COMPETITION FINAL

July 5, 2022 We have amazing news! Three years later, we are returning to the offline format and invite our friends and everyone to enjoy the final of the “American Song Contest” live! On July 6, 2022, from 16:00 to 18:00 at the Novotel hotel, the final of the American Song Contest among students of …

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“Save Lives. Share facts about drugs”

On Friday, June 24, at 18:00 in Yntymak 2 Park amphitheater, Bishkek, the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN), that receives support from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will hold an awareness event in recognition of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.  The event will bring attention to the problems associated with drug …

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American documentary filmmaker Risé Sanders-Weir will conduct workshops for local filmmakers and screen her “Gadget Girls” documentary for Kyrgyz yout

June 17, 2022 The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, in partnership with the American Film Showcase, will host documentary filmmaker Risé Sanders-Weir, for a series of in-person workshops, screenings, and discussions about her Gadget Girls documentary film.  From June 20-24, 2022, workshop screenings will be held for students and faculty of the Media Arts …

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Peace Corps Volunteers Return to the Kyrgyz Republic for the First Time Since 2020

Bishkek (June 13, 2022) – 12 Peace Corps Volunteers arrived today in the Kyrgyz Republic for the first time since all Volunteers around the world were evacuated in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kyrgyz Republic is the first country to welcome Volunteers in the Europe, Mediterranean and Asia Region (EMA).  For the …

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Identifying and Developing Investigative Information training takes place in Bishkek

Bishkek – May 27, 2022. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Sonata Coulter congratulated members of Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of the Interior (MVD) on successful completion of the U.S. State Department Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) Program’s Identifying and Developing Investigative Information course. Sixteen Kyrgyz law enforcement and security officers have spent ten days learning how to integrate intelligence analysis …

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New Mission Director Begins Work at USAID in the Kyrgyz Republic

Today, Kaya Adams assumed her duties as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in the Kyrgyz Republic, at a swearing in ceremony at the U.S. Embassy, with participation from USAID Administrator Samantha Power, who joined the event virtually. Ms. Adams is the first permanent USAID Mission Director for the Kyrgyz Republic since …

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U.S Embassy Teams Up with UNODC and Kyrgyz Government to Launch New Project to Support Stolen Asset Recovery

27 April 2022 – Today in Bishkek, representatives from the U.S. Embassy, UNODC, and the Kyrgyz government joined together to launch a new project to support efforts by the Kyrgyz Government to recover stolen assets through corruption related crimes. This initiative will help Kyrgyzstan to recover stolen assets through improving interagency cooperation between the Prosecutor’s General …

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Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Zeya Travel to Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson April 7, 2022 Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, accompanied by Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Sara Minkara, will visit Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic, April 11-16. In Kazakhstan, Under Secretary Zeya will meet with senior government officials to discuss strengthening …

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Kyrgyz Agricultural Companies Sign Export Deals in Uzbekistan with USAID Support

March 29-31, 2022 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) sponsored the participation of ten Kyrgyz agricultural enterprises at the UzFood-2022 exhibition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. During the international food expo, Kyrgyz companies met with Uzbek retail chains, food and beverage suppliers. The Kyrgyz firms signed 20 agreements and contracts to export fruits, meat, …

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USAID and Oasis Partner to Provide Direct Assistance to Survivors of Trafficking in Persons

The Oasis Foundation has launched a new project to help survivors of human trafficking. Under the “Care for One – Care for All” project survivors will receive humanitarian, legal, psychological, and medical assistance. Oasis will also support survivors to obtain education, shelter, employment and other opportunities. The project is supported by USAID’s “Safe Migration in …

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President Joe Biden’s Greeting on Nooruz

The White House Washington March 19, 2022 His Excellency Sadyr Japarov President of the Kyrgyz Republic Bishkek Dear Mr. President: I want to wish you and the people of the Kyrgyz Republic a peaceful, healthy and prosperous Nooruz.  As we celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations and partnership between our two countries, my Administration is …

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USAID Partners with Apparel Factory to Create More Jobs in Nijne-Chuisk

On March 14, 2022, the apparel factory in the Chui region village of Ninje-Chuisk celebrated its expansion through receiving 130 new sewing machines from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The ceremony was attended by Charge d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic Sonata Coulter and factory director Marat Sultanov. The …

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American Cowboys for Participation in the Project “Kochmon and Cowboy Ride Together”

The “Kochmon and Cowboy Ride Together” project is organized to celebrate the 30th anniversary of bilateral friendly relations between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic. During this project, professional cowboys from the United States are coming to Kyrgyzstan to perform a diverse program, which includes participation in Kok-Boru and Er-enish (horse wrestling) games, as …

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USAID Partners with Crisis Centers and Civil Society Organizations to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence

March 10, 2022 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is partnering with 11 crisis centers and civil society organizations to protect and assist victims of gender-based violence, as well as support efforts to prevent such violence. USAID announced this new $1.1 million dollar initiative today during a special event in Bishkek devoted …

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Central Asian Foreign Ministers

Readout Office of the Spokesperson February 28, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.  Secretary Blinken strongly condemned Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine and expressed his unwavering solidarity with the …

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Karakol American Corner’s Winter Sports Camp: Using Sports and Education to Empower Local Youth

During February 20-25, 2022, the Karakol American Corner conduced the next Winter Sports Camp for school students at the Karakol Ski Resort. For more than ten years, the Karakol American Corner has been organizing a Winter Sports Camp for teenagers from rural villages in the Issyk-Kul region. Students with limited access to educational resources in …

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U.S. Embassy Partners with Kyrgyz Law Enforcement for Counter-Terrorism Training

Bishkek February 24, 2022 – At a closing ceremony, U.S. Embassy Regional Security Officer Erik Olerud congratulated members of Kyrgyz Republic’s Ministry of Internal Affairs on their completion of the Antiterrorism Assistance Program (ATA) Terrorist Use of Technology Workshop.  The workshop focused on cyber investigative techniques. As a result of the workshop, American and 14 …

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Karakol American Corner unveils Information Center for Media Literacy and Cyber Security

On February 18, 2022, the Issyk-Kul Oblast Library officially opened the Karakol American Corner’s Information Center for Media Literacy and Cyber Security. Additionally, participants in the English for Young Professionals language program were awarded with certificate of completion. The both programs are supported by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. In September 2020, the …

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USAID and the Kyrgyz Republic Partner For a More Responsive and Impartial Justice System

This new project titled Ukuk Bulagy seeks to strengthen rule of law and combat corruption using a people-centered justice approach. This approach places the ordinary citizen at the core of all reforms and innovations in order to make justice systems more responsive, accountable, and transparent to the needs of the people. The formal launch of the …

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USAID Celebrates Accomplishments in Regional Trade and Employment 

Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) marked the successful completion of its five-year regional Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs project. The project facilitated Central Asian exports and increased employment in horticulture, logistics services, and tourism industries. The Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs project worked in close partnership with tourism associations, national tourism committees, and more than 400 private sector entities to promote tourism …

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New Delivery Pushes Total U.S. COVID Vaccine Donation to 450,000 Doses

January 24, 2021 – BISHKEK – On January 22, the United States delivered an additional 149,760 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to the Kyrgyz Republic as part of its continued pandemic assistance. This donation was delivered through COVAX, an initiative to support equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines.  “These safe and effective vaccines give our …

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United States Donates Another 49,000 Doses of Pfizer Vaccines to the Kyrgyz Republic

December 13, 2021 – BISHKEK – On December 10, the United States delivered an additional 49,140 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to the people of the Kyrgyz Republic as part of continued pandemic assistance. This shipment was made possible through COVAX, an initiative to support equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines. “Availability of safe and …

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Statement on the 2021 Parliamentary Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic

December 1, 2021 The United States congratulates the Kyrgyz people for exercising their democratic rights during the parliamentary elections on November 28.  We commend the Central Election Commission (CEC) for conducting orderly elections despite challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and winter conditions in some regions of the country, while noting technical and procedural …

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United States Supports Introduction of Innovative Method to Prevent HIV Infection in the Kyrgyz Republic

On December 1, the U.S. Government joins the Kyrgyz Republic and the rest of the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day 2021. The U.S. Government’s theme for this year is, “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.”  It is a call to redouble efforts to ensure equal access to HIV services and is …

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U.S. Embassy Makes First Delivery of Equipment to Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense Since 2017

November 22, 2021- BISHKEK – During a ceremony today at the Military Hospital of the Ministry of Defense (MoD) of the Kyrgyz Republic, the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic delivered an X-ray machine to the Kyrgyz Armed Forces with a total monetary value of over $100,000. This equipment will help Ministry’s medical staff to …

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U.S. Embassy To Resume Routine Visa Appointments in December

November 6, 2021 – Bishkek – The Consular section at the U.S. Embassy will open interview appointments for all visa services starting on December 1, 2021.  To ensure the health and safety of applicants and staff, limited admission, strict social distancing, and masking protocols will remain in effect for all visitors to the Embassy.  “The …

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USAID Provides $2.8 Million for the Kyrgyz COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

November 4, 2021 – Bishkek – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced an additional $2.8 million to support the Kyrgyz Republic in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the country’s health system. The new funding will support vaccination efforts, train health care workers, and improve healthcare information systems. “Safe and …

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United States Donates a Quarter Million Pfizer Vaccines to the Kyrgyz Republic

October 27, 2021 – BISHKEK – Today, the United States delivered 259,740 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the Kyrgyz Republic. This shipment was made possible through COVAX, a global initiative to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccines are a part of the ongoing support the U.S. has provided the Kyrgyz Republic since the beginning of …

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U.S. Donates Personal Protective Equipment to Bishkek Hospitals

October 19, 2021 – Bishkek – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) handed over personal protective equipment and medical supplies to two hospitals in Bishkek today. The National Hospital and the Republican Infectious Diseases Hospital received 19,000 pairs of disposable gloves, 5,000 respirators, 960 safety goggles, 10,000 anti-slip shoe covers, along with 50 pacemakers for …

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USAID Partners with the Kyrgyz Government and Local NGO to Provide Batken Border Area Residents with Mental Health Support

October 14, 2021, Bishkek – USAID’s Jigerduu Jarandar project, in cooperation with the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health, has launched a mental health assistance program for residents of Batken region affected by the recent armed conflict that occurred on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border in this spring. This program will be implemented from September 2021 to January 2022 …

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Kyrgyz Ministry of Health Receives New Web-Based Digital Disease Surveillance System

October 12, 2021 – Bishkek – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) handed over a new web-based system for electronic notification of infectious diseases to Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Health and Social Development during an official ceremony. This system improves disease surveillance by providing an electronic registry of notifiable infectious diseases. CDC and …

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Student from Osh State University Wins U.S. Supported National English Spelling Bee Competition

October 12, 2021 – BISHKEK – Fourteen top student spellers from Kyrgyz universities gathered in Bishkek on Saturday, October 9, to compete in the 2021 Kyrgyz National Spelling Bee Contest. After approximately two hours of competition, Minura Mirzaeva from the Department of World Languages and Culture from Osh State University, won top place by spelling …

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USAID Announces New Central Asia Trade Activity

October 5, 2021, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new $19 million five-year activity, USAID Trade Central Asia, that will be implemented in Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The new trade activity will build on USAID’s decades of achievements facilitating regional trade, enterprise development, and regional …

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U.S. Embassy Provides IT Job Skills to More Than 400 Young People and People with Disabilities

October 1, 2021 – Bishkek – Today the U.S.-supported Academy of Creative Professions organized the closing event for the project which provided free virtual courses and IT skills to more than 400 unemployed young people and people with disabilities who have limited job and educational opportunities.  The project participants range in age from 18-30 and …

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U.S. Trade Representative Officials Highlight Trade Promotion Program for Kyrgyz Entrepreneurs and Government Officials

September 22, 2021 – BISHKEK – On September 21, Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative for South and Central Asian Affairs Zeba Reyazuddin and Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Laura Buffo provided an overview of the Generalized System of Preferences to Kyrgyz entrepreneurs and government officials. The GSP …

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Montana National Guard Commander Visits the Kyrgyz Republic to Strengthen Long-Standing Partnership

September 29, 2021 – Bishkek – Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard, Major General J. Peter Hronek met with Minister of Emergency Situations Boobek Ajikeev as well as First Deputy Foreign Minister Nuran Niyazaliev, accompanied by the U.S. Chargé d’affaires Sonata Coulter during an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic September 25-29, 2021.  Major …

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U.S. Embassy and Local Partners Open Project to Conserve and Protect the 11th Century Burana Tower

September 24, 2021 – BISHKEK – Today, the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic held the opening ceremony of a project to conserve the historic Burana Tower, joined by representatives from the Presidential Administration, Cabinet of Ministers, and Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic; the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy; the National Commission …

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USAID Funded Expansion of Garlic Producer in Jalal-Abad to Boost Exports and Create Jobs

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported the expansion of a garlic processing facility in Bazar Korgon district of Jalal-Abad oblast, which is expected to create dozens of new full time jobs and increase agricultural exports to neighboring Uzbekistan. Through USAID’s Agro Trade project, the facility, led by Ms. Zhanylai Kaparova, received an …

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U.S. Department of Defense Delivers PPE to Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergency Situations

August 26, 2021- BISHKEK – During a ceremony today at the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) of the Kyrgyz Republic Headquarters, the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Central Command, handed over personal protective equipment with a total monetary value of over $44,000. This equipment, …

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The U.S. and Switzerland Partner with Alay Ishker Ayimdary to Create Jobs and Support Kyrgyz Traditional Artisans

Daroot-Korgon District, Chon-Alay region, Kyrgyz Republic – On August 18, 2021, the Alay Ishker Ayimdary Public Association organized an official ceremony for the expansion of their production of wool and handicrafts in the Alay and Chon-Alay region. The production is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation in …

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University of Missouri Signs Its Second Cooperation Agreement with a Kyrgyz University

August 2, 2021 – During a study abroad program on “Politics and Society in Central Asia” for students, professors and staff of the University of Missouri, university representatives led by Vice Provost for International Programs Dr. Mary Stegmaier, signed a cooperation agreement with Toktomamatov International University in Jalal-Abad on July 22, 2021. The purpose of the agreement is …

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U.S. Provides More than $1 Million in Medical Equipment for the Fight Against COVID-19 in Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) handed over medical equipment to five hospitals and three family medicine centers in Bishkek, Chuy and Osh oblasts. Oxygen concentrators, mobile x-ray machines, freezers and other equipment have already been installed and are used to diagnose and treat COVID-19 patients in key “red zones.” …

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USAID and Ak Jalga Partner to Expand Diary Production and Create Jobs in Issyk-Kul

Jeti-Oguz district, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyz Republic – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and private entrepreneur Kuluipa Dzhuzumalieva partnered to expand the Ak-Jalga dairy processing facility in Kyzyl-Suu village located in the Issyk-Kul region. This partnership benefits more than 400 local farmers and creates 50 new jobs. With the support of USAID’s Enterprise …

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Joint Statement of the C5+1 on the International Conference “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities”

The text of the following statement was adopted by the Governments of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the United States of America, on the occasion of the International Conference, “Central and South Asia: Regional Connectivity. Challenges and Opportunities,” held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan July …

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Kyrgyz Republic’s New Law Directed at NGOs

PRESS STATEMENT Ned Price, Department Spokesperson July 8, 2021 The United States expresses its deep concern with the Kyrgyz Republic’s recent approval of a law imposing onerous financial and programmatic reporting requirements on non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The new requirements threaten the ability of NGOs to improve the lives of citizens and impede the vital efforts …

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U.S. Embassy Delivers Equipment to Strengthen Kyrgyz Border Security

July 8, 2021- BISHKEK – During a ceremony today at the Border Guards Service of the State Committee on National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (BS SCNS), the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence, also known …

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U.S. Government Recognizes Increasing Efforts to Address Trafficking in Persons

  On July 1, the U.S. Department of State released the  2021 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, an annual report that highlights progress and setbacks in addressing human trafficking across the globe. This year’s report acknowledged increasing efforts of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic to address trafficking in persons in 2020 and upgraded the country to Tier 2.  These efforts included: Completion of a draft TIP National Action Plan; Establishment of a platform for 13 government agencies and civil society …

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U.S. Embassy Celebrates Its Independence Day and Announces 2021 American Song Contest Winners

Winners of the 2021 American Song Contest, who competed from among over 600 students from throughout Kyrgyzstan, were announced by an expert jury featuring a Vice-President of the Academy of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic Ulanbek Mambetakunov, professional singer Omar Janyshov, and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Steven Rider during a live broadcast on the NTS TV channel Thursday, July 1. …

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Chief of U.S. State Department’s Anti-State Disinformation Unit Discusses the U.S. Fight Against COVID Related Propaganda

Bishkek – On June 22, Mr. Daniel Kimmage, the Acting Coordinator of the U.S. State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC), spoke with Kyrgyz and other Central Asian journalists and academics about Russia’s disinformation ecosystem and how Russia uses proxy sites to hide the true origins of their disinformation campaigns. The GEC is leading efforts of …

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U.S. Embassy Delivers VR Headsets to Bayalinov Library as Bishkek American Center Kicks Off Caravan Program

Bishkek – On June 19, the Bishkek American Center at Bayalinov Youth and Children’s Library launched their Caravan program, offering information on free English language programs, U.S. education and exchange program opportunities, and STEAM workshops on programming and coding for young people. During the American Center Caravan’s official opening ceremony, U.S. Embassy Press Attaché Nolen …

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U.S. Embassy Statement on the Release of Criminal Boss Raimbek Matraimov 

The United States expresses its disappointment at the release of organized crime boss Raimbek Matraimov.  We would note that Matraimov is the subject of U.S. State Department and Treasury Department Global Magnitsky and visa sanctions for his participation in a corrupt customs scheme in which at least $700 million was laundered from the Kyrgyz Republic, funds which could have been used by the …

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Statement on Recent Events Threatening Freedom of Speech and Regarding Gender-Based Violence 

Yesterday’s events at the Ministry of the Interior headquarters are cause for deep concern.  We echo the statement by President Japarov’s spokesperson that opinions should not be expressed in a threatening way, and even more so, should not be accompanied by the use of force. The threat of mob violence and intimidation tactics against demonstrators exercising their constitutionally guaranteed right to peaceful assembly is unacceptable.  The United States calls on the Kyrgyz government …

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U.S. State Department’s 2020 Human Rights Report for the Kyrgyz Republic Details Concerning Trends

BISHKEK [March 31, 2021] – The U.S. Department of State has released the 2020 Kyrgyz Republic Human Rights Report .  This year the report highlights troubling backsliding in the Kyrgyz government’s efforts to defend human rights. Significant areas of concern include: the death of high-profile political prisoner Azimzhan Askarov, despite calls from the UN for his release; the alleged torture and subsequent extradition …

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USAID Partners with Locally Owned Apparel Factory Create Jobs in Jalal-Abad

Ala-Buka district, Jalal-Abad region, Kyrgyz Republic – On March 25, 2021, Ms. Pardakan Tomueva organized an official opening ceremony of the expansion of her Sedep Apparel Factory in Tengi village of Jalal-Abad region. The new shop was opened in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID’s Enterprise Competitiveness Project’s support enabled …

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USAID Time to Read Provides 1.5 million books to more than 200,000 Kyrgyz Children

On March 18, 2021 the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) presented the results of the Time to Read project implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Culture. This five-year initiative instilled innovative methods of teaching reading in primary schools across the country. The project also provided …

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USAID Partners with Parents to Fight Junk Food and Improve Nutrition for Children

USAID’s Advancing Nutrition project recently conducted a study on nutritional challenges that negatively affect the health of mothers and children in Batken and Jalal-Abad. The data indicate that children under two are not getting enough vitamins and nutrients due to unhealthy practices like eating “junk food.” The project is using these data to inform parents …

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CONNECT.KG – Inaugural Kyrgyz Virtual IT Expo Receives Support from International Partners

From March 15-19, international diplomatic missions from the United States of America, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Republic of Korea and European Union will partner with the Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs and High Technology Park to conduct the virtual international IT Expo, CONNECT.KG. This will be the first virtual IT Expo to showcase the Kyrgyz …

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The United States Welcomes the Kyrgyz Government’s Repatriation of Children from Iraq

The United States applauds the Kyrgyz government’s repatriation of 79 children from Iraq, which will give these young people a chance to live a normal life in their home country.  The Kyrgyz government deserves praise for its commitment to help the returned children and to carry out all measures for their early rehabilitation, reintegration, and return to a safe and peaceful life. We also recognize the significant …

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Department of State Offers Reward Increase for Information to Bring Transnational Criminal to Justice

Today the U.S. Department of State announces a reward increase of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of  Kamchybek Kolbaev  and/or for information leading to the disruption of financial mechanisms of Kolbaev’s criminal organization. In 2000, Kolbaev was convicted for the attempted murder of his one-time criminal boss and murder of …

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U.S. Embassy Statement on Kamchybek Kolbaev’s Release

The United States is deeply concerned by the release of transnational organized crime boss Kamchybek Kolbaev, a convicted murderer whose criminal network engages in drug trafficking, human trafficking, arms trafficking and other dangerous criminal activity.  “Kamchybek Kolbaev’s drug trafficking network poisons children across Central Asia, Russia, and Europe, which is why the U.S. Department of State has offered a reward of up to $1 million for …

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Honoring Anticorruption Champions

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 23, 2021 Around the world, corruption threatens security and stability, hinders economic growth, undermines democracy and human rights, destroys trust in public institutions, facilitates transnational crime, and siphons away public and private resources.  The Biden Administration recognizes that …

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Factcheck.kg’s Bolot Temirov Receives U.S. State Department’s Inaugural Anticorruption Champion Award

February 23, 2021– Bishkek – Today in Washington D.C., the U.S. State Department announced Mr. Bolot Temirov, the editor-in-chief of Facheck.kg, as a recipient of the inaugural Anticorruption Champion award, given to 12 individuals combatting corruption and fighting for transparency and accountability around the world.  In competition with many other compelling candidates, Mr. Temirov won …

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Fact Sheet: President Biden to Take Action on Global Health through Support of COVAX and Calling for Health Security Financing

As the virus continues to spread throughout the world, and with new variants emerging, the facts are clear that it is critical that we vaccinate as many people as possible, as quickly as possible. Tomorrow at the G7, the President will announce that he is taking concrete steps to improve the health and the safety …

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Paris Climate Agreement

January 21, 2021 ACCEPTANCE ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on December 12, 2015, do hereby accept the said Agreement and every article and clause thereof on behalf of the United …

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Letter to His Excellency António Guterres

January 21, 2021 His Excellency Mr. António Guterres Secretary-General United Nations New York Excellency: This letter constitutes a retraction by the Government of the United States of the letter dated July 6, 2020, notifying you that the Government of the United States intended to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), effective July 6, 2021.  …

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President Biden Removes Presidential Proclamation 9983 Visa Restrictions on Kyrgyzstan

The United States Embassy is pleased to announce that on January 20 President Biden signed an executive order to remove immigrant and diversity visa restrictions that had suspended the entry of Kyrgyz immigrants. We commend the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for the significant travel-related security improvements they have made over the past 12 months.  Kyrgyz electronic passports containing biometric identification chips have been developed and are in the final stages of preparation. These passports will guarantee secure and convenient travel …

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U.S. Embassy Statement on 2021 Kyrgyz Presidential Elections

The United States congratulates the Kyrgyz people for their active engagement in the Presidential Elections on January 10.  We commend the Central Election Commission for holding a well-organized election despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s (OSCE) Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) conducted …

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CDC Provides Equipment to the Kyrgyz Republic, Increasing Its Monthly COVID Testing Capacity by More than 80,000

Last week, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began delivering $652,000 worth of laboratory supplies and equipment to healthcare facilities in Bishkek, Naryn, and Osh cities and the At-Bashy district of the Kyrgyz Republic. The donated supplies will be used to conduct tests for COVID-19. This contribution is expected to raise …

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United States and Partners Promote Accountability for Corruption and Human Rights Abuse

Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State December 10, 2020 Yesterday and today the United States imposed sanctions under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program on corrupt actors and human rights abusers worldwide.  These actions target actors across the globe who disregard individuals’ human rights and international standards to prevent and combat corruption. As we …

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On the occasion of the International Anticorruption Day and International Human Rights Day

On the occasion of the International Anticorruption Day and International Human Rights Day, the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury announced sanctions designations and visa restrictions on corrupt actors and human rights abusers.  Below is a summary of these actions taken pursuant to “Executive Order (E.O.) 13818 and Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020 (Div. G, P.L. 116-94), as carried forward by …

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U.S. Department of Treasury Sanctions Raimbek Matraimov

Link to original U.S. Department of Treasury press release –  https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm1206 December 9, 2020 – Washington D.C. – Global Magnitsky designations target corrupt actors and their networks on International Anticorruption Day Washington – Today, on International Anticorruption Day, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting corrupt actors and their …

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Ambassador Donald Lu’s Remarks at the 2020 Internews Stremlenie Awards

Dear colleagues, What has been the most important Kyrgyz news story of the past 18 months since our last awards ceremony?  Elections?  Coronavirus?  Revolution?  No. The single most important story of the past 18 months has been the investigative journalism about the criminal empire of Raim Million.  But why was it so important? Organized crime …

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Readout of U.S. Ambassador Donald Lu’s Meeting with Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Ruslan Kazakbaev

At a virtual meeting today, Ambassador Lu met with Foreign Minister Kazakbaev and discussed political and economic cooperation.  Ambassador Lu noted progress in negotiations towards a Bilateral Cooperation Agreement, and both sides expressed hope of resolving the remaining issues quickly.  He also offered the assistance of U.S. law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting major organized crime figures, and U.S. support in the …

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Central Asian Government Experts Meet with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Discuss Air Quality Management

On December 2-3, 2020 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), with support from the U.S. Embassies in Nur-Sultan and Bishkek, convened a regional workshop on air quality monitoring network development. Participants from the C5+1 countries of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the United States joined the virtual workshop, which included government …

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U.S Ambassador Donald Lu’s Remarks on the Occasion of USAID’s Handover of Oxygen Concentrators to the Kyrgyz Republic

November 25, 2020 Mrs. Zhunusheva, Dr. Maanaev, Dr. Aaliyev, Dr. Tolbashieva, Dr. Ainura,  respected doctors and nurses in the red zone, Two weeks ago, I did not know what a high-flow oxygen concentrator was or why it was important in the treatment of severe cases of COVID-19.  Ten days ago my mother and stepfather in …

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U.S. Support for Kyrgyzstan’s COVID Response – More than Masks

The United States is providing more than masks to Kyrgyzstan as we fight the coronavirus together.  From high capacity oxygen concentrators to cutting edge epidemiological analysis software, we are providing more than $5 Million USD in support from USAID, CDC and the U.S. State Department. Providing Kyrgyz Health Workers on the Front Lines the Tools …

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U.S. Government Equips Hospitals With Oxygen Concentrators to Fight COVID-19

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – In continued efforts by the U.S. government to assist the Kyrgyz Republic in the fight against COVID-19, on November 25 the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) handed over six high-capacity oxygen concentrators to five hospitals in Bishkek, Chui, and Osh. These state-of-the-art, lifesaving devices will supply the hospitals’ intensive care …

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U.S. Embassy Provides IT Job Skills for 300 Unemployed Young People and People with Disabilities

November 24, 2020 (Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic) – On November 25, the Academy of Creative Professions will launch free virtual courses to provide job skills for 300 unemployed young people and people with disabilities who have limited job and educational opportunities ages living in Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Naryn, and Chui regions.  The Academy of Creative Professions …

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Winners of the 2020 American Song Contest Announced During Live YouTube Broadcast

Winners of the 2020 American Song Contest, who competed against over 700 students from throughout Kyrgyzstan, were announced by an expert jury featuring a Ministry of Education official, professional singer Mirbek Atabekov, American performer Ben Wright from the musical group “Henhouse Prowlers,” and a U.S. Embassy official during a live broadcast on YouTube Friday, November 20. …

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Deputy Assistant Secretary Henick Sends Letter of Thanks to the Kyrgyz Embassy on the Occasion of National Adoption Day

Dear Ambassador Otunbaev, On the occasion of National Adoption Month in the United States, I wish to extend my warm gratitude to the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the United States for your continued partnership with our country and the Department of State on intercountry adoptions.  The State Department takes great pride and care in the exercise of our responsibilities for intercountry adoption and …

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USAID’s Tenth Annual Central Asia Trade Forum Kicks Off Virtually

November 16, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum , an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia and beyond. This year’s five-day virtual event includes 100 speakers and 4,000 registered participants representing 39 countries including the USA, Afghanistan, Georgia, Germany, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, …

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United States announces funding to support upcoming elections in the Kyrgyz Republic

November 12, 2020 — Today, the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic announces the intention of the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), to provide timely assistance for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in the Kyrgyz Republic in support of the Kyrgyz people as they choose their next representatives in government. …

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Kyrgyz Health Care Workers Receive Vital Equipment and Training for COVID-19 Response from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) delivered a vital shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) and computer equipment for Kyrgyz health care workers serving at the front lines of the COVID-19 response.  The PPE, consisting of medical gowns, masks, N95 respirators, gloves, medical caps, shoe covers, and face shields, as well as supplies …

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THE TENTH ANNUAL CENTRAL ASIA TRADE FORUM GOES ONLINE

November 02, 2020 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will virtually host the tenth annual Central Asia Trade Forum, an international event promoting regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia, on November 16 – 20, 2020. This year’s theme Central Asia – Growth and Prosperity will explore new trends and market reactions in …

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U.S. Provides the Kyrgyz Republic’s Counternarcotics Service New Tools to Fight Drug Trafficking

October 29 marked the opening of a newly refurbished analytical center for Kyrgyz Republic’s Counternarcotics Service (CNS). As part of a larger $200,000 initiative funded by the U.S. Department of State and coordinated by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime, the refurbishment project upgraded the physical facility to modern standards and provided a dedicated …

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USAID Raises the Profile of Central Asian Horticulture Exporters

October 27, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has published a detailed Directory of Central Asian Horticulture Exporters to provide key information on local producers to potential buyers around the world, in order to help Central Asian agricultural products reach new markets. The directory is intended for use by horticulture importers, distributors, retail buyers, and international …

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Statement on the Detention of Kamchy Kolbaev

The United States welcomes the actions of the Kyrgyz Government to capture major organized crime figure Kamchybek Kolbaev.  The U.S. expresses the hope that the Kyrgyz Government will prosecute and continue to detain this dangerous criminal leader in the interest of public safety. The U.S. Department of State has offered a reward of up to …

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Statement on Threats to the Kyrgyz Constitutional Order

The United States supports a peaceful and democratic transition in the Kyrgyz Republic.  It is clear that one of the obstacles towards democratic progress is the attempt by organized crime groups to exert influence over politics and elections.  This was evident with vote-buying during the October 4 elections, violence and intimidation in Ala-Too Square on …

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Statement on the Parliamentary Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic

The United States congratulates the people of the Kyrgyz Republic for casting their vote during the recent parliamentary elections.  We also commend the Jogorku Kenesh, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Health, and civil society groups which supported the Central Election Commission’s (CEC’s) efforts to organize a safe election process despite the challenges of organizing elections during the …

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USAID donates 285,000 children’s books to schools and libraries in the Kyrgyz Republic

On September 23, 2020, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated 285,000 children’s books to more than 1,000 public schools and libraries across the Kyrgyz Republic. These books include 45 new and adapted titles in Kyrgyz and Russian languages appropriate for primary grade students. The official handover ceremony took place today at the …

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U.S. Embassy Provides Free English Language Training to Government, Media, and Civil Society

On September 23, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic together with Lingua Foundation for Innovative Education will launch the third cohort of the English for Young Professionals Program in Bishkek and all regions throughout the Kyrgyz Republic. The program will provide one-year English language courses free of charge for over 1,500 government employees, press, …

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Statement on arrest, detention, and extradition of Bobomurad Abdullaev

The United States remains concerned about the arrest, detention, and extradition of Mr. Bobomurad Abdullaev, an Uzbekistani journalist who had been enrolled in a journalism program at the American University of Central Asia in the Kyrgyz Republic. Kyrgyz authorities extradited Mr. Abdullaev at the request of the Government of Uzbekistan, based on vague and unsubstantiated …

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Statement by Secretary Pompeo on Kyrgyz Republic Independence Day

PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 30, 2020 On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I send best wishes to the people of the Kyrgyz Republic as you celebrate the 29th anniversary of your independence. The United States values the Kyrgyz Republic as a partner in advancing our mutual goals in the …

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USAID Takes Action to Protect and Support Kyrgyz Victims Of Domestic Violence

August 27, 2020 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded $230,000 in grants to eleven civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Kyrgyz Republic to protect and support survivors of gender-based and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds will be used to expand shelters, provide psychological and legal support to …

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USAID Mobilizes Additional 190 Million Soms to Combat COVID-19 in the Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than 190 million soms ($2,500,000) to support the Kyrgyz Republic’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will improve infection control in health care facilities, testing, diagnosis, and help inform the public about risks of COVID-19. …

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USAID Project Identifies Over 1,200 New HIV Cases in Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, August 5, 2020 – In the last five years, the  USAID Central Asia HIV Flagship Activity  helped conduct over 57,000 HIV tests in Kyrgyzstan, identifying more than 1,200 previously undetected cases of HIV infection. Through this project’s support, more than 2,000 people living with HIV started or restarted their life-saving treatment. The project held its online closeout conference today, announcing …

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U.S. Government Recognizes Kyrgyz Progress on Efforts to Counter Trafficking in Persons

On June 25, the U.S. Department of State released the 2020 Trafficking in Persons Report , an annual report that highlights progress and setbacks in addressing human trafficking across the globe. This year’s report acknowledges key achievements in 2019 by the Kyrgyz government to address human trafficking, including: the adoption of the National Referral Mechanism, establishing formal policies on victim …

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CDC Provides $1.38 Million for COVID-19 Response in the Kyrgyz Republic.

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has pledged $6.8 million to support the governments in Central Asia in managing the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, including $1.38 million for the Kyrgyz Republic. CDC’s offices in Central Asia will use these new funds to address the most urgent needs and gaps in response that …

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Notice of Funding Opportunity

Department of State – Embassy of the United States, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Notice of Funding Opportunity Program Office:                               Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Bishkek Funding Opportunity Title:             Media Small Grants Program Announcement Type:                     Grant or Cooperative Agreement Funding Opportunity Number:       STATE-BISHKEK-PAS-20-0005 Deadline for Applications:             May 6, 2020 (11:59 p.m. Bishkek Time) …

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Under Secretary Hale’s Call with Foreign Minister Chingiz Aidarbekov of the Kyrgyz Republic

April 17, 2020  Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale spoke with Foreign Minister Chingiz Aidarbekov of the Kyrgyz Republic April 17 via phone from Washington, D.C.  The Under Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed joint cooperative efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the public health, economy, and food security of the …

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2020 Book Translation Program

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 2020 Book Translation Program.  PAS is soliciting proposals from publishing houses, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations to publish books by American authors and/or books reflecting U.S. values, translated into the Kyrgyz language or …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Change in Flight Departure Date from April 12 to April 19

The Department of State has arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing the morning of April 19 (please note the datechange) from Manas International Airport. Exact departure time and routing are subject to change. All passengers will need to reimburse the U.S. Government for the flight, and a promissory note for approximately $1,725 for adults …

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MEDIA ADVISORY: April 3 Briefing on COVID-19

MEDIA ADVISORY April 3 Briefing on COVID-19 with Dr. Daniel Singer, Regional Director for Central Asia, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Joshua Karnes, Director of Central Asia Health and Education Office, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) EVENT: Please join us on Friday, April 3, for an press briefing with Dr. Daniel Singer, …

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COVID-19: USAID Mobilizes 64 Million Soms to Combat COVID-19 in the Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is granting more than 66 million soms ($913,000) to three specialized organizations to increase the Kyrgyz Republic’s ability to respond to the ongoing COVID-19  pandemic. The focus will be on infection control, disease prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and public information. …

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U.S. Embassy temporarily suspends nonimmigrant visa appointments

In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the United States is suspending nonimmigrant visa appointments in many countries around the world.  As a result, as of March 17, 2020, the United States Embassy in Kyrgyzstan is temporarily suspending routine nonimmigrant visa appointments.  This action does not apply to diplomatic/official visa applications or to immigrant visa applications.  We …

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Kyrgyz Republic 2019 Human Rights Report Recognizes Trends in Human Rights

BISHKEK – On March 11, the U.S. Department of State released the 2019 Kyrgyz Republic Human Rights Report.  This year the report highlights ongoing achievements of the Kyrgyz Republic as a leader in human rights in the region, while also recognizing worsening trends in freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. This year’s report recognizes …

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U.S. Donates Equipment to the Kyrgyz Republic in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic — In an official ceremony today, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) handed over personal protective equipment to the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. This donation is part of the United States’ early assistance to prepare for any potential spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus disease, within the Kyrgyz …

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Press Statement by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic in response to the disruption of a peaceful International Women’s Day march

The Kyrgyz Republic has long been a leader in its support for the constitutional right of its citizens to assemble peacefully. Yesterday’s actions of the police and cowardly men in masks are an affront to the peaceful women who gathered in Victory Square on International Women’s Day. We stand in solidarity with these women in …

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The U.S. Embassy Promotes Environmental Awareness Among Kyrgyz Kids Through Book Translation Program

On March 4, 2020 at 11.00 a.m. the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan together with the Capacity Building Foundation and the Bayalinov Republican Youth and Children’s Library, will present a book release of the award-winning book “The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth” for primary school children. This book was written by American landscape photographer Chris …

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Crimea Is Ukraine

PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 26, 2020 February 27 will mark the sixth anniversary of Russia’s attempted annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula, and the United States reaffirms: Crimea is Ukraine.  As underscored in our July 2018 Crimea Declaration, the United States does not and will not ever recognize Russia’s claims of sovereignty over the peninsula.  We call …

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Kyrgyz Republic Designated for U.S. Immigrant and Diversity Visa Restrictions

On January 31, the United States imposed immigrant and diversity visa restrictions that suspend the entry of Kyrgyz immigrants in order to protect the security and welfare of the United States.The U.S. Government continues to issue nonimmigrant visas for other purposes, such as tourism, business, students and exchanges. The visa restrictions, as designated in Presidential …

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Statement on FactCheck.kg editor-in-chief Bolot Temirov Attack

U.S. Embassy Bishkek condemns the January 9 attack on FactCheck.kg editor-in-chief Bolot Temirov.  We join the Office of President Sooronbai Jeenbekov in denouncing the attack and calling for a prompt investigation. Press can only be free when journalists are able to work without intimidation and threats.  Conducting a thorough investigation and promptly bringing attackers to …

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Statement on Iranian-backed Attacks on U.S. Embassy Baghdad

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U.S. Embassy Air Quality Monitor Officially Registered by Kyrgyz Standard

On October 28, the Center for Standardization and Metrology under the Ministry of Economy (Kyrgyz Standard) officially registered the U.S. Embassy’s Air Quality Monitor (AQM) in the State Registry of Official Measuring Devices of the Kyrgyz Republic.  Having received accreditation, the U.S. Embassy Air Quality Monitor can be officially referenced by all state agencies, including …

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U.S. Marines Deliver Toys to Bishkek’s SOS Children’s Village

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Kyrgyz Republican Center for Quality Control of Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases (RCQCLDID) will receive ISO/IEC 17043 international accreditation certificate during an official ceremony at the “Preventive Medicine” Research and Production Association. The Kyrgyz Ministry of Health and the U.S. Embassy and the will jointly award the certificate, issued by the American Association for Laboratory …

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New Kamkor Center for Inclusive Education to Host Programming for All

On December 3, 2019, at 11.00 a.m., the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Republican Youth and Children’s Library named after Bayalinov, will formally launch a new Center for Inclusive Education. The Center is named Kamkor (“caring” in Kyrgyz language) to reflect the desire to include people of various ages, backgrounds and …

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Kyrgyz Honey at the Conquest of Global Markets

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Maker Space Lab and Fair Ignites Kyrgyz Youth’s Interest to STEM Education and Careers

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Joint Statement on Xinjiang

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The U.S. Government Supports Kyrgyz Culture with Important Uzgen Karakhanid-Era Mausoleum Roof Restoration

October 29, 2019 (Bishkek-Kyrgyz Republic) – The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, with representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the KR, Government in Osh province, and Sulayman-Too National Historical and Archeological Museum Complex will present the completed conservation of a twelfth century Karakhanid mausoleum roof in Uzgen on October 29, …

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The U.S. Government launches new effort to end drug-resistant tuberculosis in the Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – At an official ceremony held today in Bishkek, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new five-year, $18.5 million investment to support the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic’s efforts to end drug-resistant tuberculosis in the country. During his speech, USAID Mission Director Gary Linden said that the new USAID …

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Ambassador Donald Lu Addresses Bishkek Investment Forum

October 11, 2019 The Honorable Minister of Economy Mr. Mukanbetov, Mr. Adilbek uluu, JIA Chairman Omoshov and our host Mr. Mamashov, ladies and gentlemen, Why is there so little American, European, Japanese and Korean trade and investment in Kyrgyzstan?  The answer is simple:  Fear of corruption. Allow me to offer some suggestions about how the …

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International Franchise and Trade Expo Turns the Spotlight on Bishkek for U.S. and International Investors

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (October 11, 2019) – Over a thousand entrepreneurs, business leaders, and government officials participated in the first ever International Franchise and Trade Expo (IFTE), held at Ethno-Cultural Complex “Dasmia,” seeking to partner with international exhibitors from the United States, Europe, and South Korea.  The event was co-organized by the U.S. Embassy in the …

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U.S. Department of State Imposes Visa Restrictions on Chinese Officials for Repression in Xinjiang

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Ten U.S. colleges and universities to visit Kyrgyz Republic on EducationUSA Eurasia and Central Asia Tour

EducationUSA, the U.S. government’s official resource for students interested in pursuing higher education opportunities in the United States, will host the first-ever combined EducationUSA Eurasia and Central Asia Tour, with the tour launching in the Kyrgyz Republic on October 11. Ten U.S. colleges and universities will participate in the tour to share information about education …

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U.S. Embassy to Co-Organize First-Ever ‘International Franchise and Trade Expo’ in Bishkek

On October 10, the Embassy of the United States of America, in partnership with Business Association JIA and with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and local business partners, will organize the first ever International Franchise and Trade Expo (IFTE) at Ethno-Cultural Complex “Dasmia” from 09.00-17.00. Dozens of international companies, including …

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USAID donates 385,000 books to 900 schools

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – The United States Government, through USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development), is giving 385,000 children storybooks to the Ministry of Education and Science (MOES). These books will be delivered to 900 public primary schools across the country. The delivery of books was made official on September 26, 2019, at an event organized by …

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American Documentary Filmmaker Frank Popper Presents “Gentlemen of Vision” Across Kyrgyzstan

The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, in partnership with the American Film Showcase (AFS), will host documentary filmmaker and director, Frank Popper, for a series of screenings and discussions about his documentary film, Gentlemen of Vision.  From September 16-21, 2019, screenings will be held at the American University of Central Asia and American Spaces …

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Joint Statement on the C5+1 High-Level Security Discussion in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan on the occasion of a C5+1 High-Level Security Discussion held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on August 21, 2019. Begin text: The Governments of the United States, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan met in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, today …

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Leading travel bloggers to promote tourism in Central Asia

Almaty, Kazakhstan, August 9, 2019 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is hosting ten popular international travel bloggers from August 8-18, 2019 to promote tourism in Central Asia. Supported by the USAID Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs Activity in Central Asia, two concurrent travel tours to Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan-Tajikistan will highlight the region’s tourism …

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Acting Assistant Secretary Alice Wells on the Situation in the Kyrgyz Republic

August 9, 2019 Acting Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Alice G. Wells made a statement on the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic on Twitter: “In light of recent events in Kyrgyzstan, we reiterate our consistent support for elected, democratic institutions and adherence to the rule of law. We urge all parties to restore …

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USAID SUPPORTS A PHOTO EXHIBITION ON HIV CONTROL EFFORTS AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

Bishkek – August 8, 2019 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)  launched a photo exhibition entitled “On the Edge,” in partnership with the USAID HIV React Project. The exhibition is being held from August 8 to 14 in the Exhibition Hall of the Artists’ Union at Dubovyi (Oak) Park. It is open …

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USAID Supports Soybean Production With Machinery Contribution

The U.S. Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) procured and handed over soybean harvesting machinery to the Engels Farm company in Chui Oblast. Approximately 400 soybean farmers will use the machinery to reap larger, higher quality harvests. The farmers will then be able to sell more of their crops at higher …

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Successful U.S.-Kyrgyz Annual Bilateral Consultations: Building Our Partnership

July 31 (Bishkek) – Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Azizbek Madmarov and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Jonathan Henick led a successful session of Annual Bilateral Consultations. This was the fourth round of Annual Bilateral Consultations and the first since 2015. At the consultations, the two governments agreed to deepen cooperation …

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New Horse Trekking Route to Draw Adventure Tourists Kyrgyzstan

On July 26, Kyrgyz Tourism LLC launched a new horse trekking tour in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The tour runs between two picturesque and popular destinations in Kyrgyzstan: the Suusamyr Valley and Son Kul lake. The tour lasts up to five days and follows expansive and picturesque Kyrgyz pastures  …

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USAID and the Ministry of Health Sign an Agreement on Further Cooperation in TB Control

On July 10, Minister of Health Kosmosbek Cholponbaev and USAID Mission Director Gary Linden cemented collaboration between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic in combating Tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease that kills about 500 Kyrgystanis annually. A newly-signed Statement of Partnership between the Kyrgyz Republic and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) …

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NASA Engineer and Space Scientist Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne Visits Kyrgyzstan

July 9-10, 2019 (Bishkek-Kyrgyz Republic) – To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Space Mission, the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is supporting NASA Engineer Dr. Alleyne Wardrop Alleyne’s trip to Bishkek to engage with youth, young inventors, women in STEM and Kyrgyzstani researchers. All events are free to the public. Dr. …

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The First Tashkent–Tamchy Flight Brings Tourists from Uzbekistan to Issyk-Kul

On June 27, Kyrgyzstan welcomed the first tourists from Uzbekistan to Issyk-Kul Lake on an inaugural flight from Tashkent to Tamchy. During the 2019 summer holiday season this international charter flight is expected to bring nearly 3,000 tourists. The flight marketing is provided thanks to assistance from the U.S. Government through the United States Agency …

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U.S. EMBASSY SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF TEACHERS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Over 150 teachers of English from all regions of the Kyrgyz Republic will get acquainted with innovative teaching methods and network with one another for future collaboration at the 14th Annual National Conference of English Teachers. The Conference, which the Association of Young Teachers is organizing with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, …

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Popular U.S. Dance Stars to Judge U.S. Embassy “IndepenDANCE: Red, White, and Blue” Dance Battle

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U.S. Government Recognizes Kyrgyz Progress in Efforts to Counter Trafficking in Persons

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Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Robert R. Redfield, MD Visits the Kyrgyz Republic

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 Republic to learn more about CDC activities and partnerships in Central Asia, including those that are supported through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for HIV/AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  Minister of Health …

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Presidential Message on Ramadan, 2019

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U.S. Embassy Publishes Bishkek Air Quality Data

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USAID Representative Visits the Kyrgyz Republic to Advance Bilateral Cooperation Agreement

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U.S. Speaker on Economic Prosperity – Entrepreneurship brings best business practices

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U.S. Embassy To Host Business Facilitation Seminar

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Vice Prime Minister and U.S. Ambassador Visit USAID-Supported Modern Apparel Factory

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Kyrgyz Republic 2018 Human Rights Report Highlights Positive Developments in the Human Rights Sphere

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U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Press Statement On the Occasion of Nowruz

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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, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland to raise awareness regarding ongoing and egregious human rights abuses in Xinjiang, where more than one million …

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Ministry of Health Announces Major Advancements in the Fight against Tuberculosis

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Remarks of Ambassador Kelley E. Currie on Protecting Fundamental Freedoms in Xinjiang

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USAID and Oasis Agro LLC Inaugurates First Modern Feed Mill in Osh

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Central and South Asian countries Chiefs of Defense (CASA CHOD) Conference took place in Tashkent

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U.S. Marine Corps Major General Michael E. Langley Visits the Kyrgyz Republic

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Justice Department Repatriates Forfeited Funds to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic

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JOINT STATEMENT

The Governments of the United States of America and the Kyrgyz Republic are pleased to announce the repatriation of stolen assets to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic arising from the corruption and theft of government funds by the prior regime of Kurmanbek Bakiyev and his son Maxim Bakiyev. These funds were identified in the …

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U.S. Department of State Senior Bureau Official Announces Repatriation of Stolen Assets to the Kyrgyz Republic

February 25, 2019 (Bishkek) – On February 25, the Senior Bureau Official in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Ambassador Alice G. Wells, and the Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, Baktygul Jeenbaeva, announced the repatriation of stolen assets to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic arising from …

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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, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations to publish books by American authors translated into the Kyrgyz language.  The program provides funding for the copyright acquisition (if needed), translation, printing, and distribution …

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Why the United States May Suspend Its Obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty

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 these efforts, Russian officials have refused to engage in any serious discussion of the U.S. concerns.  As a consequence of Russia’s material breach, the United States will suspend its obligations …

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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 expressing my condolences to the Bush family on the passing of a great man, President George H. W. Bush. He embodied literally the best of America in his devotion to …

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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 of a ground-launched cruise missile (NATO designator: SSC-8, Russian designator: 9M729) with a range capability between 500 and 5,500 kilometers on repeated occasions. These include more than 30 engagements at …

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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 and Law Enforcement at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek Sandeep Paul participated in an official handover ceremony of approximately $20,000 of state-of-the-art computers, laptops, printers and other equipment.  This equipment …

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Senior White House Representative and USAID Official Conclude High Level Meetings on Strengthening Relations with the Kyrgyz Republic

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 of high-level meetings with officials from the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic on December 13-14, 2018. This was the latest in a series of visits by senior U.S. government officials …

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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 Gary Linden, Prime Minister Abylgaziev familiarized himself with the facility and how it sources locally grown fruits to supply global markets. Interfruit LLC is a Kyrgyz-Tajik joint venture established in …

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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 student performance in literacy. This nationwide snapshot of reading skills among primary grade students in Kyrgyz and Russian language schools uncovers how reading outcomes have changed over time. The event …

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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 city. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported the establishment of the new facility, which will become the largest active dairy processing facility in southern Kyrgyzstan. USAID saw …

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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, organized with support from United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Local leaders, state officials, representatives of businesses and international organizations will discuss opportunities for local economic development. The event …

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U.S. Acting Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Scott Ticknor Visits the Kyrgyz Republic

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 Business Affairs (EB) Scott Ticknor met with a variety of leaders from the government, private sector, and international financial institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic during his visit to Bishkek on …

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U.S. Government Donates State-of-the-Art Equipment to Kyrgyz Prosecutor General’s Office Training Center

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 of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek Sandeep Paul will participate in an official handover ceremony of approximately $20,000 of state-of-the-art classroom and office computers, …

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EducationUSA organizes first-ever international education fair; Representatives of U.S. Universities to Participate

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, graduate, and exchange programs will introduce their institutions and study opportunities at the EducationUSA Resource Center at Bishkek’s Bayalinov Library on Sunday, October 14 from 14:00 to 18:00. Students, parents …

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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 is sponsoring several businesses to exhibit their products at the Forum, which is co-hosted by USAID and the Government of Uzbekistan. The trade exhibition will showcase businesses from a variety …

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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 of the Kyrgyz Republic to highlight U.S. support for a multilateral security training initiative. Implemented through the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the program will enhance the ability …

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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 Competitiveness Project. The launch event in the capital Bishkek was attended by Mr. Dastanbek Dzhumabekov, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Erkinbek Choduev, Deputy Minister of …

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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 facilitators, visa agents, or visa coordinators have been claiming to offer legitimate assistance with the Diversity Visa process.  Although these services and businesses may be available, none of them represent …

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U.S. Government Seeks to Improve the Nutrition of At-Risk Populations through a Food Donation to Talas Oblast Health and Social Institutions

Talas, Kyrgyzstan – On September 20, 2018, Gary Linden, Mission Director for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Kyrgyz Republic, officially handed over 3,600 kilograms of lentils and vegetable mix to the Deputy Governor of Talas oblast, Aziyat Niyazalieva, and the Talas oblast Health Coordinator, Attokur Shadiev. In 2018 the U.S. …

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Young Leaders Trained to Contribute to Community Development

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in the Kyrgyz Republic, with the support of USAID, completed the first Election Schools held in the country. During the month of August, a total of 140 youth aged between 18 and 28 participated in a series of activities designed to increase civic responsibility and community involvement among …

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U.S. Delegation to Compete at the Third World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that a U.S. delegation comprised of American cowboys, Country Western-style entertainers, and Peace Corps Volunteers will participate in the Third World Nomad Games on September 2-8, 2018 in Cholpon Ata. In recognition of the enduring friendship between the Kyrgyz Republic and the United States of America, Chargé d’Affaires …

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Kyrgyz Republic Independence Day

Secretary of State Michael Pompeo: On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I extend our congratulations and best wishes to the people of the Kyrgyz Republic in celebration of your 27th anniversary of independence on August 31st. Today, we celebrate our 27 years of partnership with the Kyrgyz Republic based on trust, equality, and …

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President Jeenbekov Tours the New Oil and Garlic Processing Facility in Uzgen

On August 15, 2018, President Sooronbay Jeenbekov toured the new edible oil and garlic processing facility in Uzgen as part of his visit to Osh and Jalal-Abad oblasts. The new facility, a joint investment of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ElDan Atalyk, will employ 73 full-time workers and purchase large quantities …

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USTR Assistant Secretary Edward Gresser and Deputy Assistant Zeba Reyazuddin to meet with Kyrgyz Entrepreneurs and Government Officials

On August 17, Assistant United States Trade Representative (USTR) for Trade Policy and Economics Edward Gresser and Deputy Assistant USTR for South and Central Asian Affairs Zeba Reyazuddin will provide an overview of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) to Kyrgyz entrepreneurs and government officials.  The GSP program provides preferential duty‐free treatment for over 3,500 …

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Democracy Camps Empower Youth in the Kyrgyz Republic

Two Democracy Camps concluded which united 120 high school students, including 12 children with disabilities, from across Kyrgyzstan’s various regions. The young citizens left the camps carrying new lessons on leadership, human rights and civic participation. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided support for the ten-day camps, which took place in Issyk …

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C5+1 Working Group Meetings a Success in Almaty, Tashkent

From July 20-23, U.S. Department of State officials met with senior delegations from the five Central Asian republics in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to discuss progress under the three C5+1 Working Groups — Environment, Economic Connectivity, and Security.  The C5+1 is the primary regional diplomatic platform through which the United States and the five …

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New Treatment Gives Hope to Patients with Hardest Forms of TB

In the final week of June, USAID and the Kyrgyz Republic shared a tremendous achievement in the battle against Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB). Doctors pronounced the first two XDR-TB patients undergoing new individualized treatment regimens to be cured. This exciting victory stands in contrast to the stark reality of the 90% treatment failure rate …

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek Inaugurate Local Crime Prevention Center in Osh City

On July 10, First Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) Suiun Omurzakov and the Director of the Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek Sandeep Paul inaugurated the Local Crime Prevention Center (LCPC) in Amir-Temur, a neighborhood in Osh City with a population of 52,000 facing …

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Kyrgyz Youth Participate in Wheelchair Basketball Sports Visitor Program

From June 21 to July 5, five Kyrgyz students with disabilities and one coach traveled to the United States to experience American culture and polish their basketball skills.  The Wheelchair Basketball program is part of the Sports Visitor Program, a U.S. Department of State initiative to empower emerging youth leaders, support disability rights and inclusion, …

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Jazz Bernstein Musicians to Perform Concerts in Bishkek

June 30 – July 2, 2018 (Bishkek-Kyrgyz Republic) – In celebration of the 242nd Independence Day of the United States of America and the 100th birthday of the famed American composer Leonard Bernstein, the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic has invited American Voices to present Jazz Bernstein, featuring Bernstein’s most famous jazz and Broadway songs …

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Break into International Markets

On June 28, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted a business forum to create a networking platform for Kyrgyzstani garment manufacturers and foreign brands and buyers.  The “Technologies, Investments and Opportunities for the Textile and Garment Industry of Kyrgyzstan” forum brought together over 20 European and Russian brands and fashion retailers, international …

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USAID and Altyn Aimak LLC Launch New Dried Fruit Processing Facility

On June 19, 2018, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Altyn Aimak LLC, a Kyrgyz-Tajik joint venture, inaugurated a new dried fruit processing facility in Kara-Bak village in Batken Oblast. The Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Muhammetkaliy Abulgaziyev, toured the facility which is expected to employ 35 full-time workers and benefit …

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The Kyrgyz Republic’s Investment Promotion and Protection Agency Honors the United States in June 2018

As part of the Kyrgyz Republic’s Investment Promotion and Protection Agency observance of “the Month of United States Trade and Investment” in June 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek opened an exhibition of American companies that operate in the Kyrgyz Republic and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) economic programs and investments in the …

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USAID and Interfruit LLC Launch New Fruit Processing Facility in Uch Korgon, Batken Region

On June 12, 2018, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Interfruit LLC, a Kyrgyz-Tajik joint venture, inaugurated a new fruit processing facility in Uch Korgon rayon of Batken Oblast. USAID co-financed new drying, processing and packaging equipment that will enable the facility to process apricot, apple, peach, cherry, rose hips, apple, plum, …

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Prime Minister Tours USAID-Supported Dairy Processing Facility in Naryn

On June 8, as part of his official trip to Naryn oblast, Prime Minister Muhammedkaly Abylgaziyev visited the May Bulak dairy processing facility in Kochkor to observe improvements supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The facility, led by Bolot Akmatov and Jenishgul Akmatova, produces four kinds of cheese under the brand …

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Buyers and Investors Discuss New Opportunities in Agriculture

On June 5-6, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted an Agriculture Trade and Investment Forum, bringing together around 200 international and domestic investors, buyers and agribusinesses. The forum featured business-to-business meetings, discussions, presentations and product exhibitions designed to link Kyrgyzstani producers with produce buyers, and to generate investor interest in agriculture. During …

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Agriculture Forum Explores New Trade and Investment Opportunities

Bishkek – On June 5 and 6, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will host an Agriculture Trade and Investment Forum to bring together 200 agricultural producers, entrepreneurs, government officials, and investors to help them build market linkages, explore investment opportunities and learn new ways to finance agricultural production. We welcome media attendance at the opening …

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Bishkek Hosts Central Asian Tourism Forum

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – On April 27 and 28, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will host a two day forum to introduce Kyrgyzstan’s tourism destinations and new tourism products to tour operators from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The forum “Discover Kyrgyzstan: Trends, Opportunities, and Innovations” will bring together over 200 representatives of tour operators and …

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USAID Installs 125 Signs for Tourists Across Kyrgyzstan

Osh, Kyrgyzstan – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is installing 125 new road signs and street maps to improve the tourism experience in Kyrgyzstan. The tourist signs will help visitors to navigate through cities and trekking routes, and show directions to major tourist attractions. This initiative is a part of USAID’s Business …

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American and Multi-Ethnic Latin Pop Songstress Gina Chavez to Give Concerts in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

April 11 – April 18, 2018 (Bishkek-Kyrgyz Republic, Fergana-Uzbekistan) – The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is conducting a series of concerts featuring the Gina Chavez. This tour is dedicated to celebrating spring and partnership between the American and Kyrgyzstani people. With the exception of the Gina Chavez’s performance at the Bishkek Jazz Festival, …

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Year of Regional Development: Forum of Aimaks Promotes National Dialogue on Strengthening Municipalities

On March 30, 2018, representatives of municipalities, state officials, and representatives of international organizations will convene at the Forum of Aimaks in Bishkek to discuss challenges and strategies to improve regional development in the Kyrgyz Republic. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organized the forum to facilitate a dialogue between national stakeholders and …

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Kyrgyzstan Continues to Adopt Innovations in the Fight against Tuberculosis

Bishkek – Each year, we recognize World Tuberculosis Day on March 24. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) works with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic to fight this deadly infectious disease. Following a new roadmap on improving prevention and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) developed with USAID’s support, the Kyrgyz Republic is adopting new treatment …

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STATEMENT BY DEPUTY SECRETARY SULLIVAN

On the Occasion of Nowruz As spring arrives, I wish the people of Iran and everyone who celebrates this wonderful tradition a happy Nowruz. Today, I offer my best wishes to all of the communities here in the United States, as well as in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, …

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USAID Supports Kyrgyzstan at Berlin Tourism Exhibition

Berlin, Germany – Fifteen Kyrgyzstani tour operators participated in Kyrgyzstan’s exhibition at ITB in Berlin, one of the world’s largest travel and tourism fair from March 7-11, 2018. More than 10,000 companies and organizations from 186 countries and regions exhibited their products to trade visitors and consumers over the five-day event. The U.S. Agency for …

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Women in Agriculture Share Their Success Stories

In light  of International Women’s Day, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is organizing a special event to highlight the successes of women in agriculture. During the event, successful women agricultural producers in Batken, Jalal-Abad, Naryn, and Osh will share their stories. These women work with USAID’s Agro Horizon project, which, among other initiatives, …

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U.S. Government supports National Conference on Community Policing and Crime Prevention

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic:  Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the U.S. Mission to the Kyrgyz Republic Alan Meltzer delivered concluding remarks at a two-day Community Policing and Crime Prevention Conference on Thursday, March 2.  The Conference was sponsored by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and organized by its implementing …

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Made in Kyrgyzstan: USAID Partners Secure Export Contracts for $6 million in 2017

Over the last year, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) facilitated more than $6 million in exports for local Kyrgyz businesses in the garment industry and agricultural sectors. These export opportunities expanded production, introduced international quality control standards, and improved business processes. The Director of USAID’s Economic Development Office, Luis Hernandez highlighted the …

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C5+1 Youth Council organized debate tournament Network Cup 2018 with participation of youth from Central Asian countries and Afghanistan

  February 10-11 – (Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic) –Youth from Central Asian countries and Afghanistan participated in the Network Cup 2018 debate tournament at the American University of Central Asia, organized by the C5+1 Youth Council with support of U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, on February 10 – 11, 2018. Network Cup 2018 debate teams …

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McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program for 2018-2021 Launches

Director of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Central Asian Affairs Scotty Reid; Prime Minister’s Office Education, Culture and Sports Department head Almazbek Beishenaliev; Education and Science Ministry’s Preschool and School Education Department chief specialist Nazgul Musaeva; hundreds of teachers and administrators of Kyrgyzstani educational institutions; representatives of implementing organizations; and members of the …

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American English Live: Teacher Development Series

American English Live: Teacher Development Series American English Live: Teacher Development sessions are 60-minute web-based seminars on a variety of topics on English language teaching techniques & methodologies presented by U.S. TESOL professionals. Sessions include visual presentations, videos, and discussions and the courses are grouped in sets of 6 seminars that take place every other …

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Patients with Drug-Resistant TB across Kyrgyzstan Start More Effective Treatment

The Ministry of Health and USAID’s Challenge TB project started to enroll patients with drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis (TB) in new, more effective and shorter treatments nationwide. The new treatments are cheaper with fewer side effects than the previously-used standard treatment. Patients with multidrug-resistant TB will be enrolled in a shorter treatment that takes only …

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2018 Book Translation Program

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2018 Book Translation Program. PAS is soliciting proposals from publishing houses, academic institutions and non-governmental organizations to publish books by American authors in the Kyrgyz language.  The program provides funding for copyright acquisition (if needed), translation, and printing. We expect to …

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Maker Space Science Lab Fair Inspires Kyrgyz Youth to Choose Science and Technology Education and Careers

On September 26, 2017 at 11.00 a.m. the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan together with the Bayalinov Youth and Children’s Library will launch the Maker Space Science Lab at the Bishkek American Center.  The Maker Space Movement is the intersection of science/technology/engineering/mathematics (STEM), technology, innovation, creativity and do-it-yourself production through robotics, experiments, technology, crafts and 3D …

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United States Donates Over 13,000 Books to Libraries in Talas

On September 15, Alan Meltzer, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy, handed over 13,560 Kyrgyz language books to eight public libraries in Talas oblast. Each public library received a set of 1,695 books featuring tales, stories, riddles, and poetry for young readers. The books were donated under USAID’s Reading Together project, which works to …

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In Partnership with the Kyrgyz Private Sector USAID Expands Export Markets for Meat Production

In partnership with the United States Agency for International Development, Adal Azyk, one of the largest meat processing companies in the country, opened a new slaughterhouse in Kochkor district of Naryn. The facility is one of only two in Kyrgyzstan that are compliant with international food safety standards, and which hold the Hazard Analysis and …

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Visa Appointment Wait Times

The Consular Section at Embassy Bishkek is currently experiencing both high demand and a staffing shortage, which are affecting the processing of non-immigrant visa appointments.  We urge all Kyrgyz travelers to the United States to apply for their non-immigrant visas at least six weeks prior to their planned departure, to minimize the possibility that their travel …

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Karakol River Park Will Improve Tourism Experience

Karakol, Kyrgyzstan – On Saturday, September 9, Alan Meltzer, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy, with Damir Monoldorov, First Deputy of the Plenipotentiary of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in Issyk-Kul Oblast, and Daniyar Arpachiev, Mayor of Karakol, announced the opening of the new River Park in Karakol city. The park will provide …

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USAID Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week by Supporting Kyrgyzstani Mothers

The United States Agency for International Development, or USAID, celebrated World Breastfeeding Week by making it easier for new mothers to provide for the health and nourishment of their babies. From August 1-7, the USAID’s Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) project, together with the Republican Center for Health Promotion and other …

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Kyrgyz Trekking Guides Learn International Best Practices

The U.S. Government, through USAID, partnered with the Kyrgyz Mountain Guides Association to train 75 trekking guides from May 10 through 24. Trekking guides from across the country were trained on customer care, international safety, and geographical orientation. The five-day training included a mix of classroom studies and a two-day mountain trek at an altitude …

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The United States Donates Over 130,000 Books to Children’s Libraries in the Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek – On April 21, during the World Book Day celebration at Kurmanjan Datka Square in Bishkek, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Sheila Gwaltney announced a donation of over 130,000 books to 80 children’s libraries across the country. The United States will contribute the books through its USAID Reading Together project, which improves the …

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USAID Dignity and Rights Project Informs Migrant Workers

Bishkek – On April 10, 2017, the U.S. Government through USAID launched two information terminals at Manas International Airport to prevent human trafficking and protect the rights of Kyrgyzstani migrants traveling abroad. Ten additional kiosks will be installed across the country. The kiosks will inform travelers about their rights and steps they can take to …

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Kyrgyz Yurt Draws Large Crowds at Major International Tourism Exhibitions

Bishkek – From March 8-12, the U.S. Government through USAID partnered with Kyrgyzstani tour operators to represent the Kyrgyz Republic at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel and tourism exhibition held annually in the German capital.  A fully operational traditional Kyrgyz yurt drew in more than 10,000 visitors eager to glimpse authentic nomad culture and …

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AMERICAN SONG CONTEST 2017

The American Song Contest Gala Performance will take place on March 30, 2017 at 15:00 p.m. at the Abdylas Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theater. The Contest is supported by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Gala Performance is the culmination of months of school, city, and regional level competitions. Over 600 students …

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World TB Day: The United States and the Kyrgyz Republic Will Defeat TB Together

Bishkek – Today, March 24, the U.S. Government commemorates World TB Day by reaffirming its commitment to eradicating tuberculosis (TB) with the Kyrgyz Republic. Through the USAID Defeat TB project , the U.S. is investing over $12 million over five years in the health and future of the Kyrgyzstani people. Since 2014, this project has trained nearly 3,200 doctors, …

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American Social Entrepreneur Leads Seminars for Young Entrepreneurs of Kyrgyzstan

March 18- 22, 2017 (Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic) – Social entrepreneur Rahama Wright is presenting seminars on successful entrepreneurship for entrepreneurs and university and business school students with the support of the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic.  Ms. Wright is a social entrepreneur, and is working to innovate the shea butter supply chain in West …

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The Montana National Guard Adjutant General Visits Bishkek

Major General Matthew T. Quinn, the Adjutant General for the State of Montana, serving as the Commander of the Montana National Guard, is visiting Bishkek from March 8-11, 2017 within the framework of an ongoing exchange program between the Montana National Guard and the Kyrgyz Armed Forces. This year also marks the twenty-second anniversary of …

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U.S. Mentors Representing Silicon Valley Travel to Kyrgyzstan for TechWomen Delegation Program

From February 26 to March 3, 2017 Sixteen business and technology leaders from the United States traveled to Kyrgyzstan as a delegation of the TechWoman program.  The delegation will include senior tech executives from the Silicon Valley and professionals who promote STEM education and technology in the United States.  The delegation will work with Kyrgyzstani …

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Ministry of Education and USAID Start Distribution of 264,000 Books to Kyrgyz Schools

Bishkek – On February 28, the U.S. Government, through USAID, will deliver over 600 Kyrgyz language books to five primary schools in Alamedin district, Chui oblast. These schools will be the first of 2,150 schools across Kyrgyzstan to will receive the books. Overall, USAID will deliver over 264,000 books to schools in the Kyrgyz Republic. …

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U.S. Snowboard Paralympian Visits Kyrgyz Republic

“I am chasing a dream” says Dustin Fleming February 23, 2017 (Karakol, Kyrgyz Republic) – The snowboard Paralympian Dustin Fleming will hold winter sports classes for 30 local orphans and needy children in Karakol and surrounding villages at Karakol ski resort. Dustin will demonstrate skills and techniques to the children — who will be provided …

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USAID Promotes Tourism to the Kyrgyz Republic in Madrid

Madrid, Spain – From January 18-22, USAID supported the Kyrgyz Tourism Department’s participation in the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) Madrid exhibition. FITUR is a leading European tourism fair and a total 9,500 tourism companies from 165 countries participated in this year’s event. During the fair, the USAID Business Growth Initiative project organized a meeting …

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U.S. Government Supports Opening of the State Forensics Center under the Ministry of Justice

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic – On January 25, U.S. Ambassador Sheila Gwaltney made remarks at the official opening of the State Forensics Center under the Ministry of Justice.  The remodeled facility was financed through donations from the United States and carried out by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Ambassador in her remarks …

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Assessment Shows USAID Project Helps to Improve Children’s Reading

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – According to an assessment of the USAID Reading Together project presented on Tuesday, January 17, primary grade students who participate in the project demonstrate significantly improved reading skills. Teachers trained through USAID Reading Together have also increased their use of effective teaching methods, and more parents are reading with their children as …

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USAID Trains Teachers of Blind and Low Vision Children on Innovative Classroom Methods

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – 24 teachers from two primary schools for blind and visually impaired children in Bishkek and Osh received training on innovative methods for teaching reading and writing to children. The teachers gained new skills and practice on using teaching technologies like specialized software and smartphones alongside traditional Braille methods (reading and writing by …

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The United States Donates Over a Quarter Million Kyrgyz Language Early Grade Reading Books

Bishkek – On December 12, National Literature Day, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Sheila Gwaltney announced USAID’s donation of over 264,000 books that will be distributed among all Kyrgyz-language public primary schools. Each Kyrgyz-language public primary school will receive a set of 123 Kyrgyz language books featuring tales, stories, riddles, and poetry tailored to …

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New Road Signs and Maps Improve the Tourism Experience in Issyk-Kul

Karakol – On December 8, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Alan Meltzer presented a copy of pedestrian street map signs that were installed in Karakol to the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Government in Issyk-Kul oblast, Askhat Akibaev, and to Mayor of Karakol Daniyar Arpachiev. The U.S. Government, through USAID, installed 46 tourist signs across …

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New State Service on Drug Control Building in Karakol Opens with U.S. Government Co-Funding

Bishkek – On December 8, the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Alan Meltzer made remarks at a handover ceremony in Karakol to present to officials from the Kyrgyz State Service on Drug Control (SSDC) a new administrative building equipped with ten new computers.  The new facility was jointly financed through donations from the United States …

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The United States Partners with the Kyrgyz Republic and the United Nations to Fight HIV/AIDS

Bishkek – The U.S. Government, the United Nations (UN), and the Ministry of Health commemorated World AIDS Day through a joint event that reaffirmed their shared commitment to partner in the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. “USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) implement the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) activities …

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Dostuk Music Fest: Concerts and Master Classes with Members of the American Musical Group “Henhouse Prowlers”

November 28 – December 4, 2016 (Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic) – The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is sponsoring a one-week tour of the American bluegrass group, “Henhouse Prowlers.” This tour, called the “Dostuk Music Fest,” is taking place in celebration of the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Kyrgyz …

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Kyrgyz Museums Develop New Projects to Attract Visitors

November 15, 2016 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Kyrgyzstan’s 17 leading museums will present project concepts aimed at improving exhibition quality and broadening the program variety to potential private sector partners and international donor communities on November 16, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Bishkek. The presentation is the culmination of an intensive four-part training program conducted over …

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Ministry of Health and USAID Recognize Journalists for Outstanding Coverage of Tuberculosis Issues

Bishkek – On November 25, the Ministry of Health and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will present awards to journalists who provided the best coverage of tuberculosis (TB) related issues in the Kyrgyz Republic. The award ceremony will start at 13:00 at the Republican Scientific Medical Library in Bishkek (Togolok Moldo, 1, …

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USAID Partners with a Private Company to Boost Milk Production in South Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK – On November 22, the USAID Agro Horizon project and Oasis Agro, LLC, signed a memorandum of understanding to boost diary production in Osh and Jalal-Abad. This partnership will leverage private sector investment and expertise to increase the efficiency and quality of milk production, which will improve competitiveness of Kyrgyz farmers. Under this partnership, …

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Jyrgalan Festival Kicks Off New Ski Season

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – On November 18-19, Jyrgalan Valley is hosting a festival to kick off the 2016-2017 ski season, featuring concerts, games and other activities showcasing winter sports, local handicrafts, and guest houses in the burgeoning Tian Shan backcountry ski destination located 60 kilometers east of Karakol. The festival is being organized with support from …

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Ambassador Sheila Gwaltney Presents First U.S. Immigrant Visa in Bishkek

On November 17, 2016, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Sheila Gwaltney presented the first immigrant visa issued at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek to Kyrgyz citizen Aidana Bekturova.  Ms. Bekturova acknowledged receiving her immigrant visa through the U.S. Diversity Visa Program, which makes available up to 55,000 diversity visas (DV) each year to persons …

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U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Sheila Gwaltney on the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election

November 10, 2016 On November 9, the people of the United States of America elected Donald J. Trump as our forty-fifth President. President-Elect Trump will take office on January 20, 2017.  President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry are committed to, and have already begun preparing for, a well-coordinated and effective transition to …

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Kyrgyz Police Learn Investigation Techniques to Help Victims of Gender Based Violence

Two Serbian experts will teach 20 officers from the Kyrgyz Forensic center on domestic violence crime scene forensic examination techniques on November 9-10, in Kara-Bulak Eco Resort, Arashan village.  UNDP is organizing the two-day seminar within the framework of the UNDP Regional Security Sector Reform platform, with support from the U.S. State Department’s Bureau for …

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Immigrant Visa Processing Begins in Bishkek

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that as of November 14, 2016 the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek will process immigrant visa cases for residents of the Kyrgyz Republic. Beneficiaries of immigrant visa petitions and winners of the Diversity Visa Lottery who reside in the Kyrgyz Republic will no longer need to travel to Almaty …

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Remarks of Ambassador Sheila Gwaltney at the U.S. Department of State International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Anticorruption Roundtable

October 31, 2016 I am happy to be here today to open the roundtable on anticorruption. I thank the representatives from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Prosecutors from the Kyrgyz Republic for their work to organize the event. We look forward to hearing as well from Latvian and Ukrainian experts, who …

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USAID Road Signs and Maps Improve the Tourism Experience in Osh

Osh, Kyrgyzstan – The U.S. Government, through USAID’s Business Growth Initiative, installed easy-to-read pedestrian maps and road signs in the city of Osh and throughout the oblast to help tourists better navigate the area. On October 21, USAID presented a copy of the map to the Mayor of Osh, Mr. Kadyrbaev, during a ceremony commemorating …

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USAID Improves Guest House Services in Southern Kyrgyzstan

Osh, Kyrgyzstan – From October 11-20, USAID trained representatives of 20 small hotels and guest houses in Batken, Jalal-Abad and Osh on hospitality, marketing, and promotion. The U.S. Government, through USAID’s Business Growth Initiative project, provided these results oriented trainings that will help to strengthen the Kyrgyz Republic’s tourism sector and businesses. The training, led …

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USAID Helps to Connect Kyrgyzstani Agricultural Producers with Buyers

BISHKEK – From July through September, 2016 , the United States, through the USAID Agro Horizon project, sponsored a series of business growth events to connect Kyrgyzstani agricultural producers with local and international buyers. Food processors from Batken, Jalal-Abad, Naryn and Osh oblasts met with potential buyers during three large forums in Almaty, Bishkek, and Osh and through …

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USAID Partners with Naryn to Improve Health

Bishkek – On October 14, 2016, The United States through USAID in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Naryn State Administration, the Naryn Mayor’s Office, the town of Kok Jangak and local family medical centers, organized a youth run and concert to celebrate the Global Handwashing Day and World Food Day. Both events highlighted the …

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U.S. Book Translation Program and Local Publishers Continue to Bring Classic American Stories to the Kyrgyz Language

The Embassy is pleased to announce the release of the Kyrgyz-language translation of the beloved American children’s stories What Do People Do All Day by Richard Scarry; The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by John Scieszka; Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey; and for young adults, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. …

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Playing Together: Celebrating 25 Years of U.S.-Central Asian Cooperation

In honor of 25 years of independence among Central Asian countries, Central Asian and American musicians will take part in a concert as part of the Playing Together: Celebrating U.S.-Central Asian Collaboration project at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic Theater in Bishkek on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  CEC ArtsLink in cooperation …

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USAID Celebrates World Tourism Day

Bishkek – USAID joins the Kyrgyz Republic in celebrating World Tourism Day today, recognizing that tourism is a powerful driver of economic growth. The country’s unique culture and natural beauty draw travelers from around the world. USAID is proud to be actively engaged with its Kyrgyz partners to find new ways to attract more tourists …

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Business Forum in Batken to Bring Together Apricot Farmers and International Buyers

BATKEN – On September 27th, 2016, USAID will organize a business forum in Batken to establish direct links between Batken farmers producing dried apricots and buyers from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and other countries. Participating farmers will learn about requirements of apricot buyers, present samples of their products and negotiate prices with potential buyers. The event …

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United States Brings Kyrgyz Tourism to International Travel Media

Prominent English and Turkish language bloggers visited Kyrgyz Republic from August 30 – September 9 on a tour organized by the United States through USAID’s Business Growth Initiative in order to promote Kyrgyz tourism. Fourteen bloggers travelled throughout the country to on tours that highlight the country’s potential in culture and adventure tourism. Three-day excursions included cultural tours …

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Check out Our New Site!

Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions

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Kyrgyz Schools Celebrate International Literacy Day

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – To celebrate International Literacy Day, on September 8th the USAID Reading Together project launched a series of events at hundreds of libraries and schools across the Kyrgyz Republic highlighting the importance of literacy and knowledge. Throughout the month of September, students, teachers and parents will participate in reading and drawing contests, book fairs, round tables, quizzes, …

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U.S. Delegation to Compete at the Second World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that a U.S. delegation comprised of rodeo cowboys, Native American dancers, Peace Corps Volunteers, and an American Indian carpet weaver will participate in the Second World Nomad Games on September 3-8, 2016 in Cholpon Ata. In celebration of the 25thanniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and …

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