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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Russian is an official language and Bishkek is a close ally of Moscow.

From Barron's

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

Ishaq Dar told a news conference in Islamabad that the situation was under control now in the capital Bishkek, where authorities are trying to arrest people who attacked foreigners, including Pakistanis.

From Seattle Times

According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek.

From Seattle Times

Customs data shows it was officially imported to Russia on Dec. 30 from Bishkek, the capital of ex-Soviet member Kyrgyzstan, after which its flights have been largely limited to Russia.

From Reuters

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