Bilateral Ties: President Sadyr Japarov welcomed Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, calling Georgia a key partner and highlighting plans to deepen political, trade, investment, and cultural links, with talks also focused on connecting the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway to Georgia’s port infrastructure. Tech & Youth: In Manas, a long-term public-private partnership is expanding IT education via a new IT center for youth skills, practical classes, master classes, and hackathons, backed by a 30-year agreement and major investment. Culture & Sports: Kyrgyzstan is preparing for the World Nomad Games (Aug 31–Sep 6) with volunteer training underway, while parliament heard that the country lacks its own anti-doping lab and sends samples to Kazakhstan. Education Watch: From 2027, school meal funding will rise to 40 soms per student per day, and education reforms continue to spark parent debate over the 12-year system, possible six-day week, and stronger Kyrgyz-language teaching. Diplomacy & Appointments: The UK named Vicente Solera Diucar as its new ambassador (starting Aug 2026), and the Jogorku Kenesh elected Mederbeka Usarova as Deputy Ombudsman. Regional Culture: Bishkek hosted Mongolian Film Week, and the CIS creative forum in Bishkek underscored cultural cooperation ahead of major anniversaries.