Bishkek, Feb. 19, 2026. /Kabar/. On February 18, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, met with the European Parliament delegation for relations with Central Asia, led by President Giussi Princi.
According to the CEC, the meeting was attended by Ambassador Rémi Duflo, EU Head, as well as members of the delegation – representatives of Italy, Finland, Germany, France, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria.
Shainazarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan and the Central Election Commission remain open to constructive dialogue and cooperation with European countries. He recalled that parliamentary elections were held in the country on November 30, 2025, to which international observers were invited. A total of 778 observers participated in monitoring the election process, including 374 representatives of OSCE missions.
The head of the Central Election Commission noted that the parliamentary corps of the 8th convocation of Kyrgyz Parliament is now fully formed and comprises 90 deputies. Four more deputies were awarded their mandates today.
According to him, the updated electoral system has ensured gender equality and expanded opportunities for citizens to exercise their active suffrage, including through remote voting. The use of modern technologies has minimized violations such as ballot stuffing and so-called "carousel voting."
Princi noted that the representative composition of the delegation demonstrates the European Parliament's strong interest in strengthening cooperation and developing the partnership between Europe and Kyrgyzstan. She emphasized that the electoral process in the country is perceived as transparent and fair, and expressed interest in the practical aspects of implementing the new electoral system.