President’s visit to Europe caused by decision of Court on Azimzhan Askarov

The visit of Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev to Europe will take place against the backdrop of a court decision on Azimzhan Askarov. First Deputy Head of the President’s Office Sapar Isakov said today at a press conference.

According to him, Kyrgyzstan talks with European counterparts on an equal footing.

Our honest and properly structured dialogue gives hope to European colleagues that in Central Asia Kyrgyzstan — a country with democratic principles.

Sapar Isakov

The constitutional reform also inspires confidence that Kyrgyzstan is on a democratic path, the official said.