Nazarbayev set out Kazakhstan's position regarding latest events in Kyrgyzstan

The Head of the State expressed regret at instability and death of civilians experienced by Kyrgyzstan again. The President noted that Kazakhstan as the OSCE presiding country had already appointed its special representative for Kyrgyzstan - Vice Speaker of the Majilis Zhanybek Karibzhanov. Director of Conflicts Prevention Center of the OSCE Secretariat H. Salber has been sent to Bishkek.

As the Presidential press service informs, N. Nazarbayev condemned the violence and looting which took place in the neighbor republic.

"The Kyrgyz Republic is our neighbor country. I view this situation with great regret. It's a pity that our brother nation is falling in such abyss. The politicians try to assure us that they are caring of their people. Actually, we witness real looting within these two days. The stores are burnt, the banks are closed, and business shuts down. When there is instability in the country, there will be nothing. Instead of dealing with politics the authorities must provide the people with jobs and food, first of all. To date over the half of Kyrgyz population lives in poverty. Unemployment rate is very high. Per capita GDP in Kyrgyzstan is USD 800, while in Kazakhstan this figure makes USD 8, 000. All these years Kazakhstanis live in peace, work and bring up their children. Stability is the key factor of Kazakhstan's today's life. Despite multi-ethnic structure of population our people respect each other and are tolerant towards each other. This gives us an opportunity to develop and attract investments. All of these demonstrate that stability and peaceful life of people are the major factors of the country's prosperity", N. Nazarbayev stressed.