According to the ministry's information, Soltobaev was relieved of his duties on January 19, and his position was taken over by Beknazar Bazaraliev.
“Bazaraliev was officially introduced to the ministry staff, and the order for his appointment was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev on January 16,” the statement clarifies.
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Talantbek Soltobaev held the position of First Deputy Minister of Transport since December 2022.
Background
It is worth noting that on December 29, 2025, as a result of a meeting on the construction of the Balykchy—Barskoon—Karakol road, attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev, Talantbek Soltobaev received a reprimand.
