The International Sambo Tournament was held in Bishkek at the Dynamo Sports Complex from April 18 to April 19. The tournament was dedicated to the memory of Nikolai Mikhailov, USSR Master of Sports in Sambo and Judo, Honored Coach of the Kyrgyz Republic, and international extra-class referee. The Sambo Federation reported.
The Asia and Oceania Cadet Sambo Championships were held in Aktau (Kazakhstan). The International Sambo Federation reported.
The Asia and Oceania Masters Sambo Championships are taking place on May 20-21 in Aktau, Kazakhstan. The International Sambo Federation announced.
On April 13, 2026, the international exhibition of Kyrgyz and Kazakh artists, Light Up, opened at HAS SANAT Art Gallery in Astana. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
The national stage of the international student championship Global Hackatom was held in Bishkek. The theme was «Nuclear Technologies for Life and Health.» More than 75 students from five universities in Kyrgyzstan participated in the event.
The film Kara Kyzyl Sary had its European premiere in Germany as part of the main competition program of the International Film Festival goEast. The screening was personally presented by director Aktan Arym Kubat, the film’s creative team reported.
The national judo team of Kyrgyzstan won bronze medals at the Asian Championships in China, the International Federation reported.
First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk held talks on the sidelines of the International Forum Russia — Islamic World: KazanForum 2026. The parties focused on the implementation of agreements previously reached by the two countries’ leaders, the Cabinet’s press service reported.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Erlist Akunbekov held talks with representatives of the World Bank and the International Development Association on attracting investment into the water management sector.
The UN General Assembly has adopted by consensus a resolution of the Kyrgyz Republic «Peaceful Resolution of Border Disputes.» The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
The head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov, held a meeting with domestic mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters. He also serves as the President of the National MMA Association.
The national football team of Kyrgyzstan will take part in the Three Nations Cup, which will be held in Bishkek as part of the FIFA Days in June. The Kyrgyz Football Union reported.
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic signed trilateral sub-loan agreements under the Quality and Innovation in Higher Education (QIHE) project with the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and five state universities with special status.
First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev held talks with Artem Zdunov, Head of the Republic of Mordovia, and Oleg Nikolaev, Leader of the Chuvash Republic, as part of the International Economic Forum Russia — Islamic World: KazanForum 2026.
A ceremonial event marking the launch of an electronic countdown board «100 days to the VI World Nomad Games» will take place on May 23 at 7.30 p.m. in Ala-Too Square in Bishkek, the Games’ secretariat reported.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov addressed heads of state ahead of the elections for non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, which will take place on June 3 in New York.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with President of Mauritius Dharambeer Gokhool on the sidelines of the World Urban Forum in Baku. The two sides discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, including in the areas of digitalization and the financial sector.
No cases of Ebola have been reported in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Health’s press center reported.