Kyrgyzstan Temporarily Bans Livestock Exports Due to Uzbekistan
Economy
The Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has suspended the issuance of permits for the export of agricultural animals, including cattle, small livestock, and horses, starting from January 31. This was reported by the ministry’s press service.
The restrictions were introduced based on the ministry’s Order No. 04-13/4 "On the Approval of the List of Agricultural Goods." Previously issued permits have been temporarily suspended until inspections are completed and amendments are made to the regulatory framework. The statement noted that an additional announcement will be made regarding the resumption of the permit issuance process.
For reference: On January 29, Deputy Janar Akayev stated that between 15,000 and 20,000 heads of cattle are exported to Uzbekistan every week, and that veterinary service employees allegedly collect 100 soms per animal for the ministry’s leadership. Following this, a request was sent to the State Committee for National Security to investigate the situation.
Later, the veterinary service called the deputy’s statements unfounded and inaccurate. The state service also reported that an internal investigation had been launched based on the deputy’s statement.
In September 2024, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry had already suspended the issuance of permits for the export of cattle, small livestock, and horses. The reason at that time was the inventory of agricultural animals in the "SIOZH" identification system.
For reference: On January 29, Deputy Janar Akayev stated that between 15,000 and 20,000 heads of cattle are exported to Uzbekistan every week, and that veterinary service employees allegedly collect 100 soms per animal for the ministry’s leadership. Following this, a request was sent to the State Committee for National Security to investigate the situation.
Later, the veterinary service called the deputy’s statements unfounded and inaccurate. The state service also reported that an internal investigation had been launched based on the deputy’s statement.
In September 2024, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry had already suspended the issuance of permits for the export of cattle, small livestock, and horses. The reason at that time was the inventory of agricultural animals in the "SIOZH" identification system.
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