Bishkek: Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has dismissed Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov, according to a statement released by the presidential administration on Monday.
The official announcement cited the reason for the dismissal as a “transfer to another position.” Akylbek Japarov had held the post of prime minister since 2021, overseeing the government during a period of significant economic and political challenges.
Following the dismissal, First Deputy Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev has been assigned to temporarily fulfill the duties of the prime minister, the presidential administration confirmed in a separate statement.
Political Landscape in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked and mountainous country in Central Asia, has faced considerable political and social upheaval since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Frequent changes in leadership and governance structures have marked its post-independence history.
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The nation’s economy relies heavily on remittances from Kyrgyz migrant workers, particularly those based in Russia. According to United Nations data, these remittances contribute around 20% to Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product (GDP), underscoring the country’s dependence on external income sources.
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As Kyrgyzstan navigates this transition in leadership, the focus remains on addressing its pressing economic and political challenges.
