Bishkek, Dec. 1, 2025. /Kabar/. Head of the CIS observer mission, First Deputy Secretary General of the CIS, Igor Petrishenko, stated today at briefing in the Central Election Commission (CEC) that the early parliamentary elections of Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan were held openly, competitively, and in full compliance with national legislation.
According to him, during the election campaign, press conferences were organized and numerous interviews were given, and the mission's work received comprehensive and professional media coverage. Petrishenko thanked journalists for promptly informing citizens.
He noted that Kyrgyzstan's electoral legislation complies with universally recognized international standards and provides the necessary legal basis for free and democratic elections. "The campaign was organized by the Central Commission, 30 district and 2,619 precinct election commissions, including 27 remote voting stations and 100 overseas polling stations," he said.
The mission head also noted that, as part of long-term monitoring, CIS observers visited election commissions in the country's regions. They assessed the commissions as highly professional, and the polling stations were properly equipped. Candidate nomination and registration procedures were also conducted in accordance with the law, with 460 candidates vying for 90 parliamentary seats, which, according to Petrishenko, ensured political pluralism and competition.
"The campaign was well-organized and in compliance with legal requirements, and government agencies and media actively informed the public about the election process. Conditions were created in the country for a prompt response to potential violations and the timely consideration of complaints."
On election day, November 30, 2025, mission representatives visited more than 600 polling stations in all regions and also observed voting abroad. Polling stations opened on time, voting began with the playing of the national anthem, and proceeded in a calm atmosphere. "For the first time, video surveillance was used at all polling stations, and voters actively used remote voting, including at sites in shopping centers and markets," he emphasized.
The vote count, according to the mission head, complied with constitutional law, and any technical flaws identified were promptly corrected by the commissions. Observers recorded no violations that could have affected the election results.
Igor Petrishenko emphasized that the elections were open, fair, and in line with democratic standards.