Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Land Exchange: A joint working commission met in Kadamjay (Batken) to handle the practical side of the territory swap, including citizenship, resettlement, property transfer, land use, and social protection, with site visits already underway. Japan Grant for Transport: Japan signed grant notes with Kyrgyzstan for 533 million yen (about $4m) to buy road and transport equipment, supporting upgrades to the transport network and broader cooperation in energy, healthcare, SMEs and digitalization. Bishkek Congress Hall Nears Completion: The “Yrys Ordo” congress hall on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue (39,000 sqm) is nearing commissioning this summer, with plans to host the SCO summit on Aug 31–Sep 1 and eight nearby hotels under construction. Central Asia Power Shock: A major blackout hit Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan after disruptions tied to Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul HPP and grid switching; Kyrgyz energy teams restored normal supply and investigations are ongoing. National Bank Enforcement: The National Bank fined a payment system operator 1,081,609 soms for banking-law and anti-money-laundering breaches, including transaction data security and customer due diligence. Fuel Market Watch: President Japarov said fuel prices are being stabilized via budget support and Kyrgyzstan aims for fuel independence by 2028, while also outlining plans to repay China debt by 2035. Coal Sales Start: Kyrgyzkomur began official coal sales for Bishkek and Chui residents at state bases, with prices set by the antimonopoly regulator. Issyk-Kul Water & Tourism Rules: A draft law would set legal conditions for resort and water-transport infrastructure on Issyk-Kul, aiming to attract private investment and create jobs while protecting the lake.