The Government of Switzerland to support elections in Kyrgyzstan

06.02.2015 — Local news Kyrgyzstan

The Government of Switzerland will allocate CHF 1.8 million (around 117 million soms) for a project called “Strengthening Democratic Practices in the Election Processes in the Kyrgyz Republic” with the goal to support the efforts of the Kyrgyz Government in this area.

Switzerland is representing the Czech Republic in visa matters in the Kyrgyz Republic

18.12.2014 — Local news Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz citizens and other citizens with resident permit in the Kyrgyz Republic travelling to the Czech Republic can apply for Schengen visa at the Embassy of Switzerland in Bishkek starting from 15^th of January 2015.

Switzerland is representing Latvia in visa matters in the Kyrgyz Republic

27.11.2014 — Local news Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz citizens and other citizens with resident permit in the Kyrgyz Republic travelling to Latvia can apply for Schengen visa at the Embassy of Switzerland in Bishkek starting from 1^st of December 2014. 

Photo exhibition on 150 years of humanitarian action in Bishkek

28.10.2014 — Local news Kyrgyzstan

Within the framework of 150 years of humanitarian action the Embassy of Switzerland and the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the Kyrgyz Republic are pleased to present the exhibition “War from the Victim’s Perspective” by the Swiss photographer Jean Mohr in Kyrgyzstan.

Switzerland is representing Estonia in visa matters in the Kyrgyz Republic

05.08.2014 — Local news Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz citizens and other citizens with resident permit in the Kyrgyz Republic travelling to Estonia can apply for Schengen visa at the Embassy of Switzerland at Bishkek starting from 14 August 2014.

Switzerland launches a new program to support small and medium enterprises in the south of Kyrgyzstan

27.05.2014 — Local news Kyrgyzstan

The Government of Switzerland is launching a new development program “BaI Alai - Business and Income generation Programme in Alai and Chon Alai”, in two districts of the Osh oblast in the Kyrgyz Republic. The program will be implemented by a consortium of organizations composed of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation and Aga Khan Foundation in Kyrgyzstan.

More than help! Kyrgyzstan and Switzerland mark 20 years of cooperation on 19 May 2014

06.05.2014 — Local news Kyrgyzstan

Twenty years ago an official cooperation agreement was signed by the Swiss and Kyrgyz Governments. To mark the 20th anniversary of cooperation between the two countries, an anniversary event will be organized on 19^th of May 2014 in the Philharmonic in Bishkek.

Switzerland is representing Poland and Slovenia in visa matters in the Kyrgyz Republic

27.03.2014 — Local news Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz citizens and other citizens with resident permit in the Kyrgyz Republic travelling to Poland or to Slovenia can apply for Schengen visa in the Embassy of Switzerland in Bishkek. 

Switzerland is to chair the OSCE in 2014

29.01.2014 — Local news Kyrgyzstan

“Creating a Security community for the Benefit of Everyone” – under this leitmotif, during its chairmanship, Switzerland wants to contribute to fostering security and stability, improving people’s lives and to strengthening the OSCE’s capacity to act.

Preventive health check-ups for women to be held in October

02.10.2023 — Press releases Kyrgyzstan
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the annual "Female Health Month" supported by the Swiss project "Effective Management and Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases in Kyrgyzstan".  

Sports Recreation Area Opens in Western New Settlements of Bishkek

15.10.2025 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
On 15 October 2025, a new sports and recreation area featuring a mini-football field and a workout zone was officially inaugurated at the intersection of Gagarin and Imanaliev Streets in Bishkek. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from the Bishkek City Hall, the Lenin Municipal Administration, Municipal Territorial Administration №109, the Embassy of Switzerland, as well as local community leaders and residents - celebrating a new space for active living and community connection.

The Health System Mobilizes Women’s Health Nationwide: Annual ‘Female Health Month’ Starts in October

30.09.2025 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
The annual national campaign “Female Health Month” will launch this October, mobilizing women aged 18 and older across Kyrgyzstan to undergo screenings for risk factors and early signs of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

New playground and development center in the “Dordoi-2” neighbourhood of Bishkek opened

04.04.2025 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
The “Dordoi-2” neighbourhood of Bishkek now features a newly constructed playground and development center, officially inaugurated on 4 April 2025. The event was attended by representatives of the Bishkek City Hall, the Sverdlovsk Municipal Administration, Municipal territorial administration №21, the Swiss Ambassador, local community leaders, and residents of the area. 

Francophonie Week 2025 in Bishkek

02.04.2025 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
"The French Alliance in Bishkek" has the honour to present the Francophone Week in Bishkek from 4 to 12 April 2025. This week of events is organised jointly with the Embassies of France, Switzerland, the Delegation of the European Union, the Embassies of Belgium, Canada and Morocco. The programme includes educational, cultural and entertainment events. This year's festival theme is "French as a Window to the World".

Blue Peace Central Asia Strengthens Cooperation in Water Resources Management

02.04.2025 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
A Regional Workshop was held in Tashkent as part of Switzerland’s Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative. The event brought together over 80 participants, including national delegations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of international and regional organizations, experts, and government partners.

Swiss-funded Medical Education Reforms project in Kyrgyzstan presented its results over 10 years of collaboration

12.11.2024 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
The Swiss project "Medical Education Reforms in the Kyrgyz Republic" presented the results achieved over the last 10 years at the conference dedicated to its finalization on November 12, 2024 in Bishkek.

National Women’s Health Month to be held in October

01.10.2024 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the start of the annual “Female Health” Month, which will take place throughout the country from October 1. 

Swiss health project presented its achievements in Kyrgyzstan

27.09.2024 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
The Swiss Health Facilities Autonomy project presented results of its work at the closing ceremony on September 27, 2024, in Bishkek.

The visit of Swiss Foreign Minister strengthened cooperation between Switzerland and Kyrgyzstan

04.07.2024 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
The two-day visit of the Federal Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Mr. Ignazio Cassis to Kyrgyzstan provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation ties with the Kyrgyz Republic.

Foreign Minister of Switzerland to visit Kyrgyzstan

01.07.2024 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
On 3 July 2024, Federal Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Mr. Ignazio Cassis will arrive in Kyrgyzstan.

High-level delegation from Switzerland to visit Kyrgyzstan

13.05.2024 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
On 14 May, a high-level delegation from the Government of Switzerland will arrive in Bishkek to strengthen cooperation ties with the Kyrgyz Republic and familiarize with the results of the Swiss funded projects implemented in Kyrgyzstan. 

Francophonie Week 2024 in Bishkek

26.03.2024 — Local news Kyrgyzstan
The French Alliance in Bishkek is happy to announce the holding of the 2024 edition of the Week of the Francophonie from 5 to 13 April. The week of events is organised jointly with the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Morocco and the Delegation of the European Union. The programme includes educational, cultural and entertainment events. This year's festival theme is "Tales of Francophonie".