Bishkek

American

[bish-kek] / bɪʃˈkɛk /

noun

the capital of Kirghizia (Kyrgyzstan), in the N part.

Bishkek British

/ bɪʃˈkɛk /

noun

Also called: Pishpek. Former name (1926–91): Frunze. the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Pop: 828 000 (2005 est)

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Putin last visited India in December 2025, but he also met Modi in Bishkek this month.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

The Egypt visit builds on a speech Xi delivered in Bishkek on Tuesday at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a security bloc that includes Russia, Iran and Pakistan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

The Kyrgyz health ministry told AFP that the situation was "particularly worrying in Bishkek and Osh, where more than 1,300 companies are illegally carrying out their medical or pharmaceutical activities."

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

In April, UK’s foreign secretary at the time, David Cameron, travelled to Bishkek and urged the Kyrgyz authorities to do more to tighten their sanctions' compliance.

From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2024

Industry, concentrated around Bishkek, produces small quantities of electric motors, livestock feeding equipment, washing machines, furniture, cement, paper, and bricks.

From The 1992 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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