Politics of Kyrgyzstan - Executive Branch

Executive Branch

Main office holders
Office Name Party Since
President Almazbek Atambayev Social Democratic Party 1 December 2011
Prime Minister Zhantoro Satybaldiyev Independent 5 September 2012

The president is elected by popular vote for a five-year term. The prime minister is chosen by the parliament.

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