Sapar Isakov
Sapar Isakov Сапар Исаков (Kyrgyz) | |
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19th Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan | |
In office 26 August 2017 – 19 April 2018 | |
President |
Almazbek Atambayev Sooronbay Jeenbekov |
Preceded by |
Muhammetkaliy Abulgaziyev (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Muhammetkaliy Abulgaziyev |
Personal details | |
Born |
Frunze, Soviet Union (now Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan) | 29 July 1977
Political party | Social Democratic Party |
Sapar Jumakadyrovich Isakov (Kyrgyz: Сапар Жумакадырович (Жумакадыр уулу) Исаков, Sapar Jumaqadıroviç (Jumaqadır uulu) İsaqov; born July 29, 1977)[1] is a Kyrgyz politician who was Prime Minister from 26 August 2017 to 19 April 2018.[2] Previously he was chief of staff for President Almazbek Atambayev.[3] On 19 April 2018 the President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov fired Isakov and the government following a vote of no confidence, which was initiated by three factions in the country's parliament.[4] The vote was launched due to dissatisfaction with the government's performance in 2017, namely, poor administration of the national budget, bad preparation for the heating season, and a lack of state supervision when upgrading Bishkek Thermal Power Station.[5] Isakov was arrested June 5, 2018, he is facing corruption charges stemming from the Bishkek Thermal Power Station fiasco. The Chinese company Tebian Electric Apparatus Stock Co. Ltd. and Kyrgyz politicians including Isakov are accused of criminal corruption and illegal diversion of funds.[6]
References
- ↑ "Sapar Isakov appointed head of Presidential Administration - KYRGYZSTAN". 24.kg. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- ↑ "Kyrgyz Parliament Approves Atambaev Ally As New Prime Minister". rferl.org. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- ↑ Eurasianet (2017-08-25). "Kyrgyzstan: New PM Seen as Powerbroker of the Future". Eurasianet.org. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
- ↑ "Kyrgyz President Fires Government Following No-Confidence Vote". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
- ↑ "Президент Киргизии отправил правительство в отставку". РБК. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
- ↑ Putz, Catherine. "Kyrgyzstan Hunt for Power Plant Corruption Continues". Thediplomat.com. The Diplomat. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
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Preceded by Muhammetkaliy Abulgaziyev Acting |
Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Acting 2017–2018 |
Succeeded by Muhammetkaliy Abulgaziyev |