The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan issued a statement on the situation in Kyrgyzstan. "The current events and the developing tense situation in the Kyrgyz Republic are causing serious concern in the Republic of Uzbekistan," the statement said.
"Uzbekistan, as the closest neighbor and strategic partner, expresses hope for an early stabilization of the situation in fraternal Kyrgyzstan in accordance with the norms of the Constitution and the country's national legislation," the statement said.
The stability and sustainable development of Kyrgyzstan is an important factor in the security and prosperity of the entire Central Asian region, the Foreign Ministry noted, adding that Uzbekistan is ready to provide all-round support to the Kyrgyz people.
