Kazakh Official Hails Kyrgyzstan’s Smooth, Inclusive Election

Deputy Chairman of Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission Mukhtar Yerman has congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on successfully holding early parliamentary elections, highlighting the vote’s professionalism and transparency.

Speaking at a briefing in Bishkek, Yerman noted that the electoral process was organized at a “highly professional level,” from the Central Election Commission to local precincts, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

He emphasized that the elections were conducted strictly in line with the law, with strong coordination across all stages.

Yerman also praised Kyrgyzstan’s efforts to ensure accessible voting conditions for people with disabilities - calling it a key sign of inclusiveness. He noted that the Kazakh delegation observed high engagement from public observers and received no complaints regarding the work of election commissions.

The early parliamentary elections, held on November 30, elected 90 deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh, with 788 international observers monitoring the process.

Earlier, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also congratulated Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov on the successful conduct of the vote.