Kyrgyzstan’s Fourth National Kurultai brought together nearly 700 delegates from across the country and abroad in Bishkek. During the two-day gathering, President Sadyr Japarov outlined the country’s next stage of development and key social, economic, and political priorities.
The National Kurultai included 150 delegates speaking from the rostrum, raising a wide range of issues and putting forward concrete initiatives. Discussions focused on social policy, public services, the development of processing industries and infrastructure, improvements to water supply systems, and support for agriculture and entrepreneurship. Special attention was given to proposals calling for additional funding for urban development and enhanced support for Kyrgyz citizens living abroad, including simplified visa procedures and increased opportunities for labor migrants to participate in political life.
President Japarov also unveiled a broad reform agenda aimed at strengthening social protection, education, healthcare, and law enforcement. Key measures include a 100% salary increase for teachers and doctors starting April 2026, raising teachers’ average monthly wages from from KGS 26,000 ( $297) to KGS 52,000 ($594) and doctors’ from KGS 31,500 ($360) to KGS 62,500 ($713). Additional pay hikes will benefit artists, sports trainers, and technical staff. The president stressed zero tolerance for violence, particularly against women and children, and promised stricter enforcement against fraud and corruption.
Infrastructure, Healthcare, and Economic Modernization
The Kurultai highlighted major infrastructure and development initiatives. Nationwide, 27 industrial enterprises began operations, and 67 social facilities were opened. In healthcare, plans include building at least 25 new hospitals and clinics, modernizing over 1,000 rural medical facilities, and constructing a major medical complex in Bishkek with capacity for more than 5,000 patients.
Education reforms will continue the transition to a 12-year model, modernize schools with STEM labs, high-speed internet in kindergartens, and provide laptops for teachers, while universities will become innovation hubs with technoparks and business incubators.
President Japarov also outlined large-scale infrastructure projects, such as the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway, new domestic rail lines, expanded road construction, and modernization of the aviation sector, with Kyrgyzstan close to removal from the EU aviation blacklist.
In the energy sector, he highlighted hydropower modernization and the construction of the Kambar-Ata-1 hydropower plant, the largest project in the country, which will allow Kyrgyzstan to export electricity.
Social Cohesion, Family Support, and International Engagement
On social issues, the president emphasized Kyrgyzstan’s multiethnic identity and rejected discrimination against foreigners or foreign workers, citing their contributions to jobs, technology, and economic growth.
Family policy and demographics were highlighted, with nearly one in three marriages ending in divorce, prompting expanded support for large families. From January 2026, mothers in mountainous regions will receive state payments from KGS 100,000 to KGS 2mn ($1,143 - $22,876), depending on the number of children.
Japarov concluded by focusing on water security, climate change, cultural development, and international engagement. Kyrgyzstan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and the World Nomad Games next year, showcasing the country on the global stage and reinforcing its commitment to economic modernization, social reforms, and national development.
Concluding the Fourth National Kurultai, President Japarov responded directly to delegates’ questions and elaborated on the government’s priorities moving forward. He noted that many of the issues raised are already being addressed, while the presence of senior officials from ministries and government agencies would allow for faster review of appeals and the development of concrete solutions.
All proposals and concerns voiced during the Kurultai have been taken into work, with specific instructions issued across several policy areas, marking the forum as a practical step toward policy implementation rather than symbolic dialogue.
