3,500 police officers: Bishkek prepares for Tokayev’s visit

Tengrinews.kz – On August 21–22, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan. To ensure safety and order during the official events in Bishkek, around 3,500 police officers will be deployed, according to Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Traffic restrictions

The ministry stated that during Tokayev’s visit, law enforcement officers will work in an enhanced mode. Traffic will be temporarily blocked only during the passage of the delegation’s motorcade.

The restrictions will affect several routes: from Manas Airport to the state residence, further along Dooronbek Sadyrbaev Street to the Ata-Beyit memorial complex, as well as along Togolok Moldo Street.

Authorities urged residents of the city to treat the measures with understanding. The statement noted that to reduce traffic congestion, drivers are advised to plan routes in advance, follow traffic rules, and avoid leaving vehicles along central streets.

Tokayev’s visit to Kyrgyzstan

As previously reported, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan on August 22. In Bishkek, Tokayev and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov will hold talks. The presidents will also take part in a meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Tokayev’s visit to Kyrgyzstan will also include a number of events, such as the official opening ceremony of the Consulate General of Kazakhstan in Osh, the opening of a branch of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, the Days of Kazakh Cinema in Kyrgyzstan, and the 3rd Kyrgyz-Kazakh Youth Forum in Bishkek. In addition, Tokayev and Japarov will inaugurate the Golden Bridge of Friendship monument in Yntymak Park.