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'You Can't Hide an Awl in a Sack': President Urges Officials Not to Conceal Problems

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Sadyr Japarov urged local leaders to focus on tangible results rather than their positions.
  • He encouraged officials to emulate historical figures like Jusup Abdrakhmanov and Ishak Razzakov in their service to the people.
  • Japarov stressed the importance of addressing problems openly instead of hiding them, emphasizing respect for citizens and efficient problem-solving.

Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov has called on local leaders to shift their focus from personal ambition to delivering concrete results that will be remembered by the public. Speaking at a national meeting with regional presidential envoys, mayors, and law enforcement officials, Japarov emphasized that true respect is earned through actions, not titles.

Do not strive merely to leave a record in your biography that you were an akim, mayor, or governor. Strive to become true leaders and leave behind deeds that the people will remember.

— Sadyr JaparovPresident Japarov's address to local leaders on focusing on impactful work.

"Do not strive merely to leave a record in your biography that you were an akim, mayor, or governor. Strive to become true leaders and leave behind deeds that the people will remember," the president stated. He urged officials to draw inspiration from historical figures like Jusup Abdrakhmanov and Ishak Razzakov, whose portraits adorn their offices, and to serve the nation with the same dedication.

Japarov assured that the central government is ready to provide comprehensive support to local leaders, acknowledging that they possess the best understanding of on-the-ground issues and obstacles to progress. A key point of his address was a strong call to abandon the practice of concealing unresolved problems.

As the saying goes, you can't hide an awl in a sack. Let's abandon the practice of hiding problems and leaving them as a legacy for subsequent leaders.

— Sadyr JaparovPresident Japarov's call for transparency and problem-solving among officials.

"As the saying goes, you can't hide an awl in a sack. Let's abandon the practice of hiding problems and leaving them as a legacy for subsequent leaders," Japarov urged. He further reminded state employees of their duty to treat citizens with respect, address their concerns promptly, and reject bureaucracy, perfunctory responses, and the shifting of responsibility. The president also reiterated the crucial role of regional presidential envoys in coordinating government bodies, attracting investment, and implementing state policy locally.

Let's serve the people just as they served.

— Sadyr JaparovPresident Japarov urging officials to emulate historical figures.
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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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