Kyrgyzstan Introduces Temporary Ban on Deputies’ International Travel – The Times Of Central Asia

Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh have been restricted from taking foreign trips until the summer vacation. Speaker Nurlanbek Shakiev announced this at a parliamentary session, 24.kg reports. According to him, the deputies must hold five more plenary sessions before the recess.

“There are many bills important for the fate of the country and the population. We must have time to consider them. Therefore, I ask you to participate in the Parliament sessions actively. Foreign travel has been restricted since Monday, except for several important events. We will not go anywhere. We are actively working for three weeks,” Shakiev said.

The Kyrgyz parliament goes on summer vacation on July 1st, and deputies will return to work on September 1st.