Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev has arrived in Moscow to continue his treatment for apparent problems with his heart.

A statement released by the Kyrgyz president’s office says Atambayev arrived in Moscow on September 23 to continue treatment under the care of Kremlin doctors who had previously "conducted examinations of him and treated him for heart problems.

He is also being accompanied by a top cardiologist Gulmira Baitova who works for the Kyrgyz president and government, the statement said.

Recall that Turkish state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported on September 20 that the Kyrgyz president felt unwell and complained of chest pains at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport on September 19, on his way from Bishkek to New York for a UN General Assembly.  He was immediately examined by medics, it said.

According to the doctors' preliminary conclusion, Atambayev was found to have symptoms of heart problems.

Kyrgyz president’s office said earlier this week that Atambayev was not expected to return to work before October 1.

Almazbek Atambayev, 60, has led Kyrgyzstan since 2011.