The key facts

  • The decree establishing Kyrgyzstan's Consulate General in Andijan was signed by President Sadyr Japarov
  • The consular district will cover the Andijan, Fergana and Namangan regions
  • The organization and financing of the consulate's activities have been assigned to Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet of Ministers

New consulate in Andijan

Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree establishing the country's Consulate General in Andijan, reports UzNews.uz. The text of the decree itself has been published on Kyrgyzstan's portal of official legal acts, which makes it possible to verify the decision against the primary document rather than only media retellings.

Who will be affected by the decision

The consular district of the new mission will cover the territories of three Fergana Valley regions — Andijan, Fergana and Namangan. This means that Kyrgyz citizens living or working in these regions of Uzbekistan will have their nearest consular representation directly in Andijan, rather than at the country's existing offices in other cities.

Stated goals and organization of work

According to the report, the stated goals of opening the consulate are protecting the rights and legitimate interests of Kyrgyz citizens, creating favorable conditions, and expanding economic and cultural cooperation. The organization and financial support of the new mission's activities have been entrusted to the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. The publication does not specify the opening timeline or the consulate's staffing.