In an interview with the Kyrgyz news agency Kabar, Azamat Seitov offered an in-depth assessment of the first five years of President Sadyr Japarov’s tenure, describing this period as a turning point in Kyrgyzstan’s modern history.
According to Seitov, Japarov assumed office at a time of profound political instability, weakened state institutions, and widespread public dissatisfaction. Over the past five years, however, Kyrgyzstan has managed to move away from chronic turbulence toward a more stable governance model, focused on strengthening state sovereignty, mobilizing domestic resources, and articulating a clearer strategic development agenda.
A central part of the analysis is devoted to economic and institutional transformation. Seitov highlights steady GDP growth, a significant increase in the state budget, renewed investment activity, and the gradual restoration of public trust in government institutions. In his view, this period laid the foundations for a more predictable and resilient system of governance—an essential condition for long-term stability in a multiethnic society.
The interview also places strong emphasis on foreign policy achievements, particularly the normalization and deepening of relations with neighboring Central Asian states. Seitov underscores the high level of mutual trust between the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, noting that direct and sustained leadership dialogue has become a key driver of regional stability and strategic cooperation. In his assessment, the country is now stepping into a new phase of its historical evolution, where regional stability is gradually becoming a norm rather than an exception.
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