In Interview, Japarov Says He’d Planned for Tashiev to Be Kyrgyz President Next
Japarov claimed he changed his mind once he realized Tashiev is “not ready.”
In an August 13 interview, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov revealed his plan to pass the presidency to his former ally and security chief Kamshubek Tashiev. However, he changed his mind once he realized that Tashiev was not prepared for the role. According to Japarov, he had instructed Tashiev to "be prepared, cleanse your circle, educate your people."
When Tashiev failed to follow these instructions, Japarov dismissed him from his position, stating that he was not ready for the presidency. This came at a time when Tashiev had been rumored to be seeking the presidency himself, which he vehemently denied. Japarov, who intends to serve a second term in January 2027, also clarified that he will complete his reforms before his term ends.
However, the dismissal of Tashiev and the subsequent trial and sentencing of several high-ranking officials in the "Letter of 75" case have added to the political turmoil in Kyrgyzstan.
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