Kyrgyz FM, Head of the OSCE/ODIHR Observation Mission discuss election results

AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbayev met with Mr. Tamás Meszerics, Head of the OSCE/ODIHR Observation Mission for the Presidential Election of the Kyrgyz Republic, on Jan 19 in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz foreign ministry said.
The parties discussed the results of the presidential election in the Kyrgyz Republic and the preliminary conclusions of the OSCE/ODIHR Observation Mission. Minister Kazakbaev expressed gratitude to the Mission for their participation in the monitoring of the elections, as well as for the traditional support from the OSCE in promoting democratic processes in Kyrgyzstan.
Noting that Kyrgyzstan has been cooperating with the OSCE/ODIHR for the observation of elections and referendums for 29 years, the Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic highlighted the importance of the ODIHR's recommendations for Kyrgyzstan in order to improve the electoral legislation.
Kazakbaev expressed satisfaction that through joint efforts with international observers, Kyrgyzstan managed to hold this most important event for the country and then it is necessary to jointly prepare for the next, no less important, transitional phases: constitutional reform and parliamentary elections.
Meszerics thanked the Kyrgyz side for the full support of the Mission and its members in their activities during the difficult quarantine period.
Meszerics emphasized that the elections and the referendum were well organized and in general no obvious violations were noticed. He expressed confidence that the ODIHR will continue to support democratic processes in Kyrgyzstan.
The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is one of the main institutions of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). ODIHR's activities are aimed at ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, strengthening and protecting democratic institutions, and respecting the principle of the rule of law. The Kyrgyz Republic has been an OSCE member state since January 30, 1992.