Border with China to be temporarily closed

15:08, 28 апреля 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Turdubek AIGYROV

Temporary restrictions on checkpoint operations are being introduced on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border, the State Border Service reported.

The restrictions are related to the Labor Day celebrations in China.

Starting April 30:

• Irkeshtam-Avtodorozhny checkpoint will suspend the passage of people, vehicles, and cargo from 10 p.m;
• Torugart-Avtodorozhny checkpoint will close from 8 p.m. (Bishkek time).

These checkpoints will reopen on May 2 at 8 a.m.

During this period, border guards will not allow people, vehicles, or cargo to cross these sections of the border.