Additionally, religious figures cannot become president or deputy for five years after ceasing religious activities.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed a law restricting the practice of preaching. The document prohibits door-to-door preaching. Japarov stressed that he is not against religion, but stressed that preaching to Islam should be done in a way that does not cause inconvenience to anyone, such as at weddings, funerals, markets and other crowded places.

Kyrgyz President Sadir Japarov stressed that Western countries should not dictate to Bishkek with whom it should develop cooperation. "There are European countries that are members of NATO or the European Union, which also cooperate with Russia. But they should not tell us, show us or ask us not to cooperate with Russia or the CIS," he said.

During the state visit of the Kyrgyz President Sadir Japarov to Uzbekistan, 16 documents were signed between the two countries. These include the protocol on the conclusion of bilateral negotiations on Uzbekistan's WTO membership, the protocol on amendments to the intergovernmental agreement on the mutual arrival and departure of citizens, and the intergovernmental agreement on resort and recreation facilities in Issyk-Kul.

At the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadir Japarov will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan on July 18-19. Within the framework of the visit, it is planned to launch a number of joint projects and sign a set of bilateral documents.

Kyrgyzstan will build a school at its own expense in the village of Khidirli, Agdam district of Azerbaijan, which was liberated from the occupation of Armenia. Sadir Japarov and Ilhom Aliev jointly laid the foundation stone of this school. The heads of state also took part in the opening ceremony of the restored historic Juma Mosque in Agdam.

Kyrgyz President Sadir Japarov addressed the Kyrgyz people on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of the March events. He noted that on March 24, 2005, the Kyrgyz people made a historic turning point by punishing those who put personal interest above the public interest.

Kyrgyz President Sadir Japarov, expressing concern over the discussion of the "Foreign Agents" law, asked US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken not to interfere in the country's internal affairs.

On January 11, Kyrgyz President Sadir Japarov reacted to the revelation of a group preparing to overthrow the government by the State Committee for National Security, and announced that those who want to use public discontent for their own purposes will be severely punished.

The second People's Congress continues its work in Bishkek with the participation of the President of Kyrgyzstan and other officials.