Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, expressed his opinion on the recent political events in Kyrgyzstan related to the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev from the post of head of the GKNB on his Facebook page. Below is his full statement:
“In light of recent events, I feel the need to openly express my point of view. Over the past five years, it has been evident that the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov, has formed a governance system in close cooperation with his closest associate, Kamchybek Kydyrshaevich Tashiev. All important state decisions were made only after joint consultations, which created a model of shared responsibility that, to the surprise of many, has been maintained all these years.”
This model could continue to serve the interests of the people. General Tashiev has repeatedly publicly confirmed his support for the President, asserting that the head of state has the right to continue the initiated reforms. His statements were clear and unequivocal.
However, in recent months, some unscrupulous individuals, hiding behind the name of the people's general, have begun to promote their personal interests, creating an atmosphere of misunderstanding and conflict. They started undermining the stable balance, leading to rumors of dual power and the need for early elections, calling into question the legitimacy of the authority.
These provocateurs have caused a rift between Sadyr Japarov and Kamchybek Tashiev, which threatens the stability of society and the state. This is unacceptable for the state. Power must remain clear and concentrated in one center of responsibility. President Sadyr Japarov has sworn an oath to the people and the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, and his primary duty is to maintain unity and stability, as well as to protect the Constitution from power usurpation.
We must avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, when important state decisions were reduced to personal relationships. The President must serve solely the people and the Constitution, and no personal connections can replace his oath. As a mature political society, we must not allow discussions of important issues to devolve into personal conflicts.
Furthermore, it is necessary to recognize that in recent years there has been an imbalance in the system of public administration. The excessive concentration of functions in security agencies has led some of their representatives to exceed their authority, creating an atmosphere of fear in society. This has provoked just criticism from civil society and the youth.
We have already experienced similar times when legality was replaced by political expediency. Violating the principle of the rule of law threatens the foundations of a constitutional state. It is essential that the Kyrgyz Republic remains a rule-of-law state, protecting the legal rights of every citizen. We must leave in the past the practice of endowing agencies with powers that do not belong to them and strive for a state where each institution operates within its functions.
I regret that a certain stage of our political history has ended in such an unexpected way. However, this period of ambiguity had to come to an end. We must give credit to General Tashiev for his call for peace and stability.
Kyrgyzstan faces important tasks, including hosting major international events and celebrating the 35th anniversary of independence. We must ensure these take place in an atmosphere of calm and stability. Presidential elections are scheduled for January next year, and I am confident that our multinational people will feel an improvement in their standard of living. The people's government is actively working on this task. We must unite around the democratically elected President Sadyr Japarov and support the course of strengthening legality and stability for the future of Kyrgyzstan.”
