Askar Akayev
In September 2005, he was named Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan, nominated by President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and confirmed by the Parliament. He was a compromise candidate as the acting foreign minister, Bakiyev's first choice, Roza Otunbayeva was not confirmed by Parliament. Jekshenkulov has been a foreign policy advisor to both Presidents - Askar Akayev and Kurmanbek Bakiyev.