SCO Trade Talks in Dushanbe: India used the 25th SCO foreign economic and trade ministers’ meeting to push a Security-Connectivity-Opportunity agenda, calling for lower trade costs, resilient supply chains, and digital customs to make intra-SCO trade more practical. Kyrgyzstan–China Digital Push: Bishkek signed a cooperation MoU with PIOLINK on digital infrastructure and cybersecurity, while officials also discussed joint film projects with China Media Group. Organic Exports to China: Kyrgyzstan and China agreed to start work on mutual recognition of organic certification systems, aiming to simplify organic agricultural exports—though other food import rules still apply. Civil Service Rules Updated: A decree allows certain graduates (including Akylman Lyceum and El Umutu scholarship alumni) to enter the civil service reserve without competition via the e-Kyzmat portal. Election Calendar Clarified: Zhogorku Kenesh rules now set the 2027 presidential vote for the fourth Wednesday of January (Jan 27). Education Crisis Response: President Japarov ordered an extra 7 billion soms to tackle textbook shortages and launched checks over alleged sales of free textbooks. Domestic Governance & Economy: The Cabinet ordered faster modernization of Mailuu-Suu and Khaidarkan state enterprises and adjusted the oil export ban rules with specific exceptions. Security & Crime: Police detained a Bishkek man over alleged drug “dead drops,” seizing 1.5 kg of Alpha-PVP and hashish. UN Spotlight: The UN resident coordinator’s mission ended with Kyrgyzstan highlighted for its 2027–2028 UN Security Council election. Regional Security (OTS): Kyrgyzstan’s Security Council secretary met Azerbaijan’s president during OTS security council talks, stressing coordinated regional stability.