From Brussels to Islamabad: Japarov appoints Aidit Erkin ambassador to Pakistan

President Sadyr Japarov has appointed Aidit Erkin as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan. The head of state signed the corresponding decree, the presidential administration reported.

In connection with the new appointment, Erkin was relieved of his concurrent duties as Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg with a residence in Brussels, as well as Permanent Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic to the European Union.

Aidit Erkin had headed the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Belgium since November 2022. In December of the same year, he was appointed Permanent Representative to the EU, and in April 2024, concurrent Ambassador to the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

The post of Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan had been vacant since April 28, 2026, when the president relieved Kylychbek Sultan of his duties. The decision was made based on his application. Sultan had held this post since July 2025.