Reservations
Kyrgyzstan recently acceded to the Singapore Convention on Mediation on 1 December 2025, with the Convention entering into force on 1 June 2026.
In acceding to the Convention, Kyrgyzstan made a reservation in accordance with Article 8(1)(b) of the Singapore Convention on Mediation. Pursuant to this reservation, the Convention will apply only where the parties to the international mediation settlement agreement have agreed to its application.
Kyrgyzstan did not make a reservation under Article 8(1)(a) of the Convention.
Implementing Legislation
As at the date of accession, Kyrgyzstan has not enacted specific implementing legislation expressly giving domestic effect to the Singapore Convention on Mediation. However, mediation in Kyrgyzstan is primarily governed by the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Mediation (2025 No. 256), an updated mediation statute as of 14 November 2025.
Other National Mediation Laws
In addition, mediation matters are governed by the following:
- The Code of Civil Procedure of the Kyrgyz Republic dated 25 January 2017 No. 14 integrated mediation into the judicial process.
- The Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Investments" (No. 198) dated 12 August 2025 introduced a multi-tier dispute resolution mechanism that encourages negotiations and mediation prior to recourse to domestic courts and international arbitration.
- The Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic permitted mediation for disputes involving less serious crimes.