Kubanychbek Bokontayev is a Kyrgyz economist and public official who has served as the chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic from September 2021 to June 2024. From August 2024 he was appointed as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Russian Federation.[1]
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| In office August 2024 – Present | ||||
| President | Sadyr Japarov | |||
| Preceded by | Gulnara-Klara Samat | |||
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| In office September 2021 – June 2024 | ||||
| President | Sadyr Japarov | |||
| Preceded by | Tolkunbek Abdygulov | |||
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| In office October 2006 – April 2010 | ||||
| President | Kurmanbek Bakiyev | |||
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| Born | January 18, 1969 Issyk-Kul Region, Kyrgyz Republic | |||
| Nationality | Kyrgyz | |||
Early life and education
editKubanychbek Bokontayev was born January 18, 1969, in the village of Svetly Mys in the Issyk-Kul region. In 1992, being Lenin Scholarship recipient and winner of inter-university student economic Olympiads, he graduated with honours from the economics department of the Kyrgyz State National University and received a higher education in economics.[2] In 2004–2005, he completed an MBA course (business management) at the Japan Center in the Kyrgyz Republic from which he graduated with honours.[3]
Career
editEarly career (1992–2006)
editBokontayev held various positions in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan in positions ranging from ordinary economist to acting chairman of the board of directors. Prior to his first appointment to the National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic as deputy chairman in 2006, he worked as editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Economics. Banks. Business" (since 2003).[4]
Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic (2021–2024)
editKubanychbek Bokontayev was appointed Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic in September 2021. His appointment was confirmed by the Jogorku Kenesh (the Kyrgyz Parliament) following the resignation of his predecessor, Tolkunbek Abdygulov. [5] His tenure as Chairman was marked by efforts to stabilise the Kyrgyz financial system amid regional economic fluctuations.
During his leadership, Bokontayev oversaw several key policy initiatives aimed at controlling inflation, managing the national currency, increasing the gold reserves of the country and modernizing the banking sector.[6]
Bokontayev's term as Chairman ended in June 2024, when he stepped down from his position to take on another role within the government.[7]
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Russian Federation (2024–present)
editHe is currently serving as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Russian Federation. The corresponding order was signed by President of Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Zhaparov on August 5, 2024.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Russia appointed". akipress.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Russian Federation". mfa.gov.kg. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Боконтаев Кубанычбек Кенешович, биография". who.ca-news.org. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "«Кто есть кто»: Кубанычбек Боконтаев. Что о нем известно?". who.ca-news.org (in Russian). September 28, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Jelena (September 29, 2021). "Parliament approved the new head of the National Bank Kubanychbek Bokontayev-KLOOP.KG". The Tribune. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Kyrgyzstan's international reserves reach record high". centralasianlight.org. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ TOKOEVA, Nargiza (June 24, 2024). "Kubanychbek Bokontaev leaves post of Chairman of National Bank -". 24.kg. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ President; Parliament; Cabinet; Politics; Economy; Society; Analytics; Regions; Emergencies. "Kyrgyzstan appoints new ambassador to Russia". News of Kyrgyzstan - KNNA Kabar. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
External links
edit- Head of National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, Kubanychbek Bokontayev meet with governors of WB and IMF group in Washington. Source: https://en.kabar.kg/news/national-bank-of-kyrgyzstan-takes-part-in-spring-meeting-of-governors-of-wb-and-imf-group-in-washington/
- UAE President and Kyrgyz President attend exchange of agreements and MoUs (including the agreements between central banks). Source: https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/mediahub/news/2022/11/1/01-11-2022-uae-mou
- Central banks of Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan ink Memorandum of Understanding. Source: https://report.az/en/finance/central-banks-of-azerbaijan-and-kyrgyzstan-ink-memorandum-of-understanding/