Secretary-General Congratulates People of Kyrgyzstan on Parliamentary Elections

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General takes note of the official announcement today of the results of the 10 October parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan.  He congratulates the people of Kyrgyzstan on the elections, which were assessed by observers as positive, transparent, and well organized.  He encourages the timely formation of an inclusive Government that will ensure peace, stability, and prosperity.

* *** *

For information media • not an official record