On February 19, in Bishkek, Deputy Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Almaz Imangaziyev met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Vakunov to discuss new entry and stay regulations for foreign nationals, including mandatory pre-registration and reduced temporary residence periods.
The Kyrgyz side emphasized that these changes could negatively impact the mobility and employment opportunities of Kyrgyz migrant workers. Attention was also drawn to new Russian language proficiency requirements for foreign children enrolling in Russian schools.
At the end of the meeting, Kyrgyzstan submitted an official note to Russia, highlighting the countries’ membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the status of the Russian language in Kyrgyzstan.
