The United States commend the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kyrgyzstan for conducting orderly elections despite challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and winter conditions in some regions of the country. The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
The diplomatic mission noted technical and procedural shortcomings, including during the vote count and the initial stages of tabulation.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) observation mission noted in its preliminary report that the election process was generally competitive despite legislative and other hindrances to meaningful voter engagement.
«We call on Kyrgyz authorities to investigate and address all alleged procedural violations and other irregularities in a transparent and timely manner. The United States looks forward to working with the people of the Kyrgyz Republic and their elected representatives in the Parliament’s new convocation to cooperate on matters of mutual interest, including the defense of fundamental human rights, strengthening democratic institutions, addressing climate change, and promoting economic prosperity and regional peace and security,» the statement says.
Elections of deputies of the seventh convocation of the Parliament have been held in Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data from the Central Election Commission, six parties get into the Parliament. Winners in single-seat constituencies were also announced.
