Kyrgyzstan (political party) explained

Country:	Kyrgyzstan
Native Name:	Кыргызстан
Kyrgyzstan
Leader:	Kanatbek Isaev
Foundation:	May 2015
Position:	Centre
Seats1 Title:	Seats in the Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Кыргызстан|Kırgızstan) is an eponymously-named centrist political party in Kyrgyzstan. It was established in May 2015, by Kanatbek Isaev, a former Respublika Member of Parliament.^[1] It is viewed as "utterly apolitical" and focuses on supporting the government of Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov.^{[2] [3]}

The party has a strong support base in the south of the country. In the 2015 Parliamentary elections, the Kyrgyzstan Party won 18 seats, having gained 12.75% of the votes.^{[4] [5]}

External links

• Official website (Russian version; archived 14 August 2018)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kutueva. Aizada. Podolskaya. Darya. 2015-06-02. Parties.kg. Pronounce you man and wife…. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150805015702/http://www.eng.24.kg/politic/175947-news24.html. 2015-08-05. 2015-10-21. 24.kg.
2. Web site: 2019-08-30. Kyrgyzstan's revolving doors of justice and politics Eurasianet. 2020-10-06. eurasianet.org. en.
3. Web site: 2020-10-03. Kyrgyzstan: A Guide To The Parties Competing In The Parliamentary Elections. 2020-10-06. RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. en.
4. Web site: 4 October 2015. Social Democrats Leading In Closely Watched Kyrgyz Vote. 2020-10-06. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. en.
5. Web site: 5 October 2015. Monitors Praise Kyrgyz Elections. 2020-10-06. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. en.