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Sadyr Japarov announces he will run for president

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov announced his intention to seek a second term in the upcoming presidential election.
  • Japarov stated that any eligible candidate is welcome to run, emphasizing an open electoral process.
  • The next presidential election in Kyrgyzstan is scheduled for January 27, 2027; Japarov was first elected in January 2021.

Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov has declared his intention to run for a second term in the upcoming presidential election. Japarov confirmed his plans in an interview with journalist Ali Toktakunov, stating his desire to continue his work for another term.

"I intend to run for another term and continue the work. If anyone else wants to participate in the election, let them nominate their candidacy. We will not restrict anyone," Japarov said. He emphasized that the electoral process would be open to all eligible candidates.

The next presidential election in Kyrgyzstan is slated for January 27, 2027. Sadyr Japarov was initially elected president in an early election held on January 10, 2021. Official results from the Central Election Commission indicated he received 79.2 percent of the vote. His inauguration ceremony took place on January 28, 2021.

I intend to run for another term and continue the work. If anyone else wants to participate in the election, let them nominate their candidacy. We will not restrict anyone.

— Sadyr JaparovPresident Japarov's announcement of his intention to seek re-election.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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