Kyrgyz Cabinet Chairman Akylbek Japarov votes in local elections seen as a step towards cleaner governance.

Kyrgyz Cabinet Chairman Akylbek Japarov voted in local council elections held in Bishkek and eight other regions on November 17, with 2443 polling stations open nationwide. President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of electing honest candidates, noting improvements in the electoral system to prevent corruption. The president encouraged citizens to vote before the 8:00 pm closing time, highlighting that elected councilors will manage local budgets and address regional issues for the next five years.

November 17, 2024
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