MOSCOW: Russia called for negotiations in Kyrgyzstan to solve the current political crisis in the Central Asian country.
“We call on all political forces at this critical moment for the republic to show wisdom and responsibility in order to preserve internal stability and security,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
It added that Russia is concerned about political stability in Kyrgyzstan and the well-being of its people as the country remains a strategic partner and ally of Moscow.
Parliamentary elections were held in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday with the participation of 16 political parties. Preliminary results showed that four parties crossed the 7 percent threshold to enter the parliament.
Some parties which failed to meet the voting threshold organized nationwide protests on Monday demanding the election’s annulment, claiming gross violations.
Kyrgyzstan’s Central Election Commission on Tuesday annulled the results of the elections after clashes between police and protesters caused at least 590 injuries and one death.
Meanwhilr, Uzbekistan is seriously concerned over the political crisis in neighboring Kyrgyzstan and hopes for the earliest possible stabilization of the situation, the Uzbek foreign ministry said Tuesday.
“The stability and sustainable development of Kyrgyzstan is an important factor in the security and prosperity of the entire Central Asian region,” the ministry said in a statement.
It added that Uzbekistan, as the closest neighbor and strategic partner of Kyrgyzstan, hopes for a peaceful settlement of the tense situation in accordance with the norms of the country’s constitution and the national legislation.
Uzbekistan reaffirmed its strong commitment to further development and strengthening of Uzbek-Kyrgyz relations of friendship, good-neighborliness and multifaceted cooperation.
Kyrgyzstan’s Central Election Commission annulled the results of the parliamentary elections held on Sunday after clashes between police and protesters.–Agencies
