Bishkek takes note of the US criticism of the closure of the Azattyk Media media conglomerate in the country, a regional division of Radio Liberty (the organization is included in the list of foreign agents by the Ministry of Justice) (recognized as a foreign agent in Russia). Erbol Sultanbaev, the press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan, said it was unfounded and inappropriate. transmits TASS. According to him, the attacks on republican officials are probably due to the American side’s ignorance of the real situation.
“We evaluate expressions [США] We urge you not to interfere in the internal affairs of our country, which is inappropriate and unreasonable. media. Frankly, since they are far from Kyrgyzstan, they made a statement without knowing the real situation on the ground,” he said.
As the press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan noted, the closure of the media holding took place in accordance with the legislation of the country. He also added that the republican judiciary is independent and makes its own decisions.
“No one has the right to interfere in your business. [судебной власти] work. Kyrgyzstan is an open and free country. We do not have any restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom. In our country, every citizen has the right to express his opinion openly and uses this right to the fullest. All organizations have the same rights,” Sultanbayev stressed.
Previously, the U.S. Department of the Treasury decided Consulting with Kyrgyzstan on compliance with anti-Russian sanctions.