Kyrgyzstan Deputies Propose to Relocate Capital

Kyrgyz deputies are proposing to relocate the capital and the Cabinet of Ministers to a new location, Orda.kz reports, citing 24.kg.

This initiative was put forward by Jogorku Kenesh deputy Bakytbek Maripov, who highlighted Bishkek’s long-standing issues with smog and traffic congestion.

Maripov believes these problems are beyond resolution.

Even if Bishkek had a two-headed mayor, he wouldn’t be able to fix the smog and traffic jams, the parliamentarian said.

Maripov suggested relocating the capital to the modern city of Asman, which is currently under construction in the Issyk-Kul region.

The project is expected to attract $10 billion in investments. He also pointed out that relocating Bishkek’s railway would cost $550 million, and building a bypass road would require another $1 billion.

The deputy argued that moving the capital and government operations to a new location would alleviate Bishkek’s infrastructure issues, particularly traffic jams.

Last year, the country introduced a new national flag, and deputies have been tasked with creating a new national anthem.

Original Author: Igor Ulitin