Press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
VIENNA, 21 June 2010 - The following is a press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly today. The views expressed in this press release do not necessarily reflect those of the OSCE Chairmanship, nor of all OSCE participating States.
OSCE PA Special Representative visits Bishkek
COPENHAGEN, 21 June 2010 - The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly's Special Representative for Central Asia, Kimmo Kiljunen (Finland), will be in Kyrgyzstan from 22 to 24 June 2010 to meet with a range of political interlocutors, including representatives of the Provisional Government, political parties, media, and non-government organizations.
This visit is part of the Assembly's efforts to support a process of political reconciliation in the run-up a key parliamentary election in the region scheduled for October. Last month, the Assembly held roundtable discussions with political forces in the country, and this visit is intended to further support democratic processes in Kyrgyzstan.
The Assembly will debate a resolution on the situation in Kyrgyzstan at its Annual Session in Oslo, 6-10 July 2010.
This week's visit is facilitated by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, one of the largest OSCE field missions.
Contact:
Klas Bergman, Director of Communications, OSCE PA, Tel. +45 33378040; Mob. +45 60108380; Email: klas@oscepa.dk
Anna Chernova, Programme Officer, Mob. +45 60108383; Email: anna@oscepa.dk