Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09BISHKEK714
2009-07-06 08:31:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Bishkek
Cable title:
KYRGYZ ELECTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO FM SARBAYEV
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UNCLAS BISHKEK 000714
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/CEN, DRL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV KDEM KG
SUBJECT: KYRGYZ ELECTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO FM SARBAYEV
REF: STATE 66362
UNCLAS BISHKEK 000714
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/CEN, DRL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV KDEM KG
SUBJECT: KYRGYZ ELECTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO FM SARBAYEV
REF: STATE 66362
¶1. (SBU) The Charge delivered reftel points to Kyrgyz
Foreign Minister Kadyrbek Sarbayev on July 5. Sarbayev
acknowledged the seriousness of incidents involving
journalists, and the Charge suggested that it would be
helpful if President Bakiyev make a statement regarding those
incidents or the conduct of the election. Sarbayev was
noncommittal about any presidential statement. Embassy will
report any additional feedback septel.
LITZENBERGER