Russian deputy Zhirinovsky commented on his persona non grata in Kyrgyzstan

19:59, 16 May 2013

BISHKEK. May 16. KAZINFORM - The deputy of the State Duma of Russian Federationb Vladimir Zhirinovsky announced on Wednesday by the Kyrgyz parliament a persona non grata, was surprised by the decision and explained that his statements were not abusive.

"This is not the answer, they do not have the right to touch it because it was not an official statement (on my part)," - said Zhirinovsky, as quoted by the Russian newspaper "Sight".

He clarified that his remarks against Kyrgyzstan voiced during the debate on migration issues. "Have I offended?" - perplexed the parliamentarian. According to him, he, however, praised the Kyrgyz Lake Issyk-Kul, which could become a source of income for the country from tourism.

Earlier Mr. Zhirinovsky at a meeting of the State Duma of Russia offered to give Lake Issyk-Kul to Russia in repayment of a multi-million debt. In addition, Zhirinovsky said that Kyrgyzstan could become the ninth Federal District of Russia. Zhirinovsky made such a statement amid reports that Moscow would write off the debt of Bishkek in $ 500 million.

Source: AKIPress

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