OSCE calls on Kyrgyzstan political parties for post-election dialgue

OSCE calls on Kyrgyzstan political parties for post-election dialgue

2010-10-28 22:04:17 GMT+7 (ICT)

BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN (BNO NEWS) – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) on Thursday called on all parliamentary political parties in Kyrgyzstan to engage in constructive political dialog to form a stable coalition government following the October 10 parliamentary elections.

"Kyrgyzstan is facing a sensitive time, and all forces must work together to build a stable and prosperous future for all of the country's people. All political parties and movements, whether elected to parliament or not, should maintain dialog on issues of national importance," said Lilian Darii, the Deputy Head of the OSCE Center in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

"The OSCE Mission is ready to continue supporting platforms for such debates," Darii added, during a meeting with political party leaders and political observers, organized by the organization together with the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs and the International Republican Institute.

"Today's new reality presents a chance to launch a new political process," Emil Kaptagaev, head of Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Administration, said.

Kaptagaev said the process must not be interrupted as "political pluralism must be ensured and strengthened."

"We must also value and reinforce our freedom of expression and civil liberties. Kyrgyzstan is on the path to democracy and should not deviate from it," Kaptagaev added.

The OSCE Center supported the meeting as part of its assistance to Kyrgyzstan's efforts to foster democratic pluralism and political dialog.

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