Kyrgyzstan will not allow foreign entities to lease land in its border regions, President Sadyr Japarov announced in an interview with Kabar News Agency. These areas are subject to heightened state control due to their strategic importance for national security. The decision aims to prevent potential risks associated with foreign ownership near sensitive borders. Japarov emphasized the critical need to safeguard these territories, suggesting concerns about external influence or potential disputes. This policy reinforces the government’s commitment to protecting the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The restriction applies to both individual foreign citizens and foreign-registered companies. Further details regarding the specific regulations will likely be forthcoming.