[wanabidii] Press Releases: Parliamentary Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Parliamentary Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic 10/05/2015 05:39 PM EDT Parliamentary Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson Washington, DC October 5, 2015 The United States congratulates the people of the Kyrgyz Republic for exercising their democratic rights during the recent parliamentary elections. President Atambaev, the Jogorku Kenesh, the Central Election Commission, and many governmental and civil society groups contributed to an election that advanced the democratic process in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) observation mission and the Coalition for Democracy and Civil Society, a highly respected local NGO, noted in their preliminary reports that the election process was competitive and provided voters with a wide range of choice. Moreover, the government’s introduction of new voting technologies demonstrated its commitment to improving the election process, and appears to have been successful in curtailing abuses of the past. The OSCE/ODIHR observation mission noted concerns about the inclusiveness of the voter list, ballot secrecy, vote counting procedures and the availability of impartial information. Despite concerns about irregularities, these elections are an important step toward consolidating Kyrgyzstan’s democratic development. The United States looks forward to working with the people of Kyrgyzstan and their elected representatives on the basis of mutual respect and mutual interests. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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