President Sadyr Japarov has announced that Kyrgyzstan is very close to being removed from the European Union’s aviation blacklist. Following a critical meeting in Brussels and an inspection scheduled for December, European airspace is expected to reopen to the country.
Hopeful Expectation for the First Time Since 2006
Speaking to Kabar news agency, President Sadyr Japarov shared the long-awaited development:
“We firmly believe that European airspace, closed since 2006, will reopen for Kyrgyzstan. This means our country will once again have access to millions of tourists from Europe.”
Critical talks between the Kyrgyz Civil Aviation Authority and the European Commission will take place in Brussels on October 7.
The final inspection is scheduled for December 2025.
If the results are positive, Kyrgyz airlines will be able to resume flights to Europe.
New Air Corridor with China
Kyrgyzstan is also taking significant steps in regional aviation.
On August 20, an agreement was signed to open a new air route from the Naryn region to China.
The route, starting on October 30, will halve the distance between Kashgar and Central Asian airports.
This development will strengthen the country’s potential as an international transit hub.
Airport Modernization Initiative
President Japarov also highlighted that Naryn and Kazarman airports have become operational, ensuring that all airports in the country have been restored and are now fully functional.
Strategic Importance
Removal from the EU blacklist is critically important for Kyrgyzstan not only for tourism but also for strengthening trade, investment, and transportation networks.
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