Discussing the photo of the meeting, where the Kyrgyz delegation, led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, was communicating with their Russian counterparts, social media users recalled your previous statements that Shirshov would not hold any government positions.
Daniyar Amangeldiev, commenting on the situation, noted that "Shirshov's knowledge and information are extremely important for us right now." This raised questions among some citizens: is there really no one in Kyrgyzstan with more experience in this area? Opinions are also emerging: "Tashiev left - Shirshov came." What is really happening? - Let me explain. At the end of 2021, Shirshov contacted me through intermediaries. He said, "If I am not imprisoned, I am ready to come to Kyrgyzstan. I know about all of Maxim [Bakiyev]'s assets both abroad and in the country, and I can help recover them." Maxim, after his escape, abandoned his close associates, betraying them. Alexey Shirshov was one of them.
After verification by law enforcement agencies, it was found that Shirshov is not wanted. "Let him come and share what he knows," we said and invited him. He came, and we set conditions for him: "Times have changed; you can no longer deceive government institutions. If something goes wrong, you will be held accountable. You got rich with Maxim once, now help return those funds to the state."
Shirshov has already contacted Daniyar Amangeldiev and expressed his readiness to participate in negotiations, providing information about "RusHydro," with which he had previously worked. Time will tell how useful his data will be. The main thing is that we will not allow him to hold any ministry or manage it, as was the case before. If his knowledge is beneficial for the state, we will use it; if not, we will simply say: "Behave yourself." We will not allow attempts to encroach on state funds.
The Ministry of Energy plans to fully repay a debt of 137 billion soms this year and to achieve profitability starting next year. In this system, theft is completely excluded. That is why the debt, which accumulated over 30 years, will be closed in just five years. If theft had continued, the debt would only have increased.
