Kyrgyz parliament approves Maksat Asanaliev as State Security Committee head

September 2, 2026 at 09:56 AM2 min

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Kyrgyzstan's parliament approved Maksat Asanaliev as chairman of the State Committee for National Security on September 2, 2026. The vote was unanimous, following his release from the post of prosecutor general. Asanaliev had served as acting head of the security agency since June 30.

Key Facts

The Kyrgyz parliament voted unanimously on September 2, 2026, to approve Maksat Asanaliev as chairman of the State Committee for National Security.
Asanaliev had been acting head of the security agency since June 30, 2026, after resigning as prosecutor general.
The parliamentary committee on judicial and legal affairs reviewed Asanaliev's candidacy before the full session vote.
President Sadyr Japarov's representative Bekmur Zulpuev presented the nomination to parliament.
Asanaliev's predecessor Kamchybek Tashiev was dismissed on February 10, 2026, and charged on April 29, 2026, in a coup case.

Parliamentary Approval

The Zhogorku Kenesh gave its consent to Asanaliev's appointment at a session on September 2, 2026. The decision was unanimous, following a review by the parliamentary committee on judicial and legal affairs, law enforcement, and anti-corruption. President Sadyr Japarov's representative Bekmur Zulpuev presented the nomination and candidate information to deputies. Deputies first approved Asanaliev's release from the post of prosecutor general before voting on the security committee chairmanship.

Asanaliev's Career Path

Asanaliev submitted his resignation as prosecutor general on June 30, 2026, and was immediately appointed acting head of the State Committee for National Security. Malik Bekturganov was appointed acting prosecutor general after Asanaliev's departure. Asanaliev had previously worked as acting head of the security agency before his formal confirmation.

Predecessor's Dismissal and Charges

Kamchybek Tashiev was dismissed as chairman of the State Committee for National Security on February 10, 2026. Zhumgalbek Shabdabekov held the post from February 19 to June 30, 2026. On April 29, 2026, Tashiev was charged in a coup case under two articles of the Kyrgyz Criminal Code, according to lawyer Ikramidin Aitkulov. President Japarov said on February 13, 2026, that the quick dismissal was to protect his friend.