Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek Alexey Rogov met with Speaker of Parliament Talant Mamytov

Alexey Rogov, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, met with Talant Mamytov, Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek on 16 September 2021.
The two discussed prospects of expanding co-operation between Kyrgyzstan and the OSCE in promoting democracy, comprehensive security, and sustainable development.
Mamytov emphasized the importance of activities aimed at mitigating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kyrgyzstan. He expressed appreciation for the OSCE’s continuous support, including technical support for establishing live video-streaming services to the Parliament, which aims to increase transparency within Parliament. Mamytov also confirmed the host country’s readiness to invite international election observers to the upcoming parliamentary elections on 28 November 2021.
Rogov welcomed efforts for holding free and fair parliamentary elections in November, and stressed the Office’s readiness to continue strengthening existing ties with the Parliament in promoting democratic governance, rule of law, and supporting Kyrgyzstan in upholding OSCE commitments, within its mandate.