President of Kyrgyzstan

Oath of office

On assuming office, the president raises his/her right arm and puts it on the Kyrgyz Constitution while reciting the following oath:

Кыргыз Республикасынын Башмыйзамынын сыйлоого жана коргоого жана анын мыйзамдарын, Кыргыз Республикасынын мамлекеттик, урмат-сый эгемендигин жана көз карандысыздыгын коргоого жана урмат-сый менен Кыргыз Республикасынын бардык жарандарынын эркиндиги менен укуктарын камсыз кылуу жана талыкпай жогорку милдеттерин жүзөгө ашыруу үчүн Кыргыз Республикасынын президенти, бүткүл эл ишенип мага жүктөгөн! Кудай бизди коргой берсин!}}}}

Russian Translation: уважать и защищать Конституцию Кыргызской Республики и ее законы, защищать суверенитет и независимость Кыргызского государства, уважать и обеспечивать права и свободы всех граждан Кыргызской Республики с честью и неустанно выполнять высокие обязанности Президент Кыргызской Республики, доверил мне доверие всего народа! Да защитит нас Бог!}}}}

English Translation:

Election

Qualifications

The office of president is open to all citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are no younger than 35 years of age, and no older than 65 years of age. A candidate must have a command of the state language, and have resided in the republic for no less than 15 years before the nomination of his or her candidacy for the position. The president cannot be a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament), occupy other positions, or carry out entrepreneurial activities, and must suspend activity in political parties and organizations for their period in office.

On taking office the president must take the following oath, stipulated by Article 45 of the constitution, within 30 days of election before the assembled members of the legislative chamber:

to sacredly observe and defend the Constitution and laws of the Kyrgyz Republic; to defend the sovereignty and independence of the Kyrgyz State;

to respect and guarantee the rights and freedoms of all citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic; with honor and tirelessly to perform the great responsibility of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic entrusted to me by the confidence of all the People!".}}

Electoral law

The president is elected by the citizens of Kyrgyzstan by a majority of votes cast. These elections are held on the basis of universal suffrage, and by secret ballot. To become a candidate a person must obtain the signatures of fifty thousand registered voters.

For an election to be considered valid the turnout must not be lower than fifty percent. Similarly, if a candidate wins the backing of more than fifty percent of the voters who participated they are the winner. Should no candidate win an outright majority in the first round, the two candidates with the highest number of votes face each other in a second ballot.

Inauguration ceremony

The Inauguration ceremony of the president of Kyrgyzstan is a ceremony that takes place to mark the start of a new term for the president of Kyrgyzstan.

List of inaugural ceremonies

Residences

• Yntymak Ordo (Palace of Unity): The new presidential palace of Kyrgyzstan was opened on 30 August 2024. It is located on Mir Avenue in the south of Bishkek.
• White House, Bishkek (after 1985)
• Central Committee Building, Bishkek (before 1985)
• Ala-Archa State Residence
• Cholpon-Ata State Residence
• Jalal-Abad State Residence
• South State Residence

Duties and functions

The head of state holds significant power as provided for in the constitution. This states that they have the authority to:

• Appoint the Prime Minister and other members of government
• Present candidates to Parliament for positions within the Supreme Court
• Direct foreign policy
• Present and sign law
• Announce all elections and enact decrees
• Act as the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan

Presidential appointments

• Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan
• Cabinet ministers
• Procurator General of Kyrgyzstan
• Chairperson of the State Committee for National Security
• Chairperson of the State Border Guard Service
• Chairperson of the State Customs Service
• Chairperson of the State Forensic Experts Service
• Chairperson of the State Penitentiary Service
• Chairperson of the State Service for Combating Economic Crimes
• Chairperson of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan
• Chief of the General Staff of Armed Forces
• Commanders of the different service branches
• Members of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan
• Head of the Presidential Administration
• Press secretary
• Ambassadors of Kyrgyzstan

Impeachment

The president may be dismissed from office by Parliament only on the basis of a charge made by the Legislative Assembly of state treason or another grievous crime supported by a ruling of the Constitutional Court. Such a decision requires the support of two-thirds of the Jogorku Kenesh who are immediately dismissed should the president be found innocent.

Succession

If the president becomes unable to carry out their duties for reasons such as death, illness or impeachment, the prime minister shall carry out their duties until the election of a new head of state. This must take place within three months of the termination of their Presidency. Kyrgyzstan has only had one peaceful transition of power from president to president (in 2017). Askar Akayev was forced from office by the Tulip Revolution of 2005 and Kurmanbek Bakiyev was forced from office by the Kyrgyz Revolution of 2010. Almazbek Atambayev was peacefully succeeded by Sooronbay Jeenbekov in 2017. However, Jeenbekov resigned from office due to the 2020 Kyrgyzstani protests and was succeeded by Sadyr Japarov.

List of presidents of Kyrgyzstan

indicates an individual serving as an acting or provisional president of Kyrgyzstan

Timeline

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Notes

References

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