On 16 October 2020 the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of the Kyrgyz Republic held an extraordinary meeting.

During the meeting, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbai Jeenbekov made a statement on his intention to officially resign, in line with his decision announced the day before.

The Jogorku Kenesh accepted the resignation of the President with retaining the status of ex-President for Sooronbai Jeenbekov as well as the rights and privileges provided for him by the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Given the refusal of Kanat Isaev, the Toraga (speaker) of the Jogorku Kenesh, to assume the duties of the head of state, Prime Minister Sadyr Japarov became the acting President of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Therefore, transfer of power in the Kyrgyz Republic took place peacefully and in strict accordance with the national legislation. The foundations for further sustainable development of the republic, strengthening public consensus and stability, as well as returning the situation to the legal track have been thus laid.

In accordance with the legislation of the country and following the results of consultations among all political forces, the dates for the new parliamentary and presidential elections will be determined in the near future.

The Kyrgyz Republic will continue to further advance democratic reforms and strengthen parliamentarism, as well as the rule of law, protection and promotion of human rights. The country's leadership is firmly committed to establishing calm and national accord.

The Kyrgyz Republic remains fully committed to all of its international obligations and strict implementation of all previously signed bilateral and multilateral treaties and agreements.

The Kyrgyz side also confirms its commitment to maintain continuity in developing friendly relations with its foreign partners, protecting the rights of investors and ensuring safety of foreign citizens in Kyrgyz Republic.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic will continue to intensively conduct negotiations and meetings aimed at full-fledged resumption and further intensification of cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and its foreign partners.