The elections in Kyrgyzstan have shown a desire to bring the country out of stagnation. The country has significant potential in many areas. For a long time we were constantly hearing about it, but for some reason it was impossible to realize this potential.
Newly elected president of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Zhaparov came to power to replace these years of empty promises with new thinking and, accordingly, to lead the country out of its predicament.
"You know, the problem of all former Soviet republics is that the secession from the USSR was unprepared and spontaneous. Many independent states only by this time, that is, after 25-30 years, began to adequately understand their role and place, both internationally and in the context of their own history. The period of self-determination dragged on for a long time, but it was not the fault of either the people or those politicians who tried to figure out for themselves what to do and how to be. Therefore, only now it will be possible to talk about the fact that a certain own thinking, mental perception and norms of behavioral aspect have been formed. Kyrgyzstan is no exception to this. The last early presidential elections demonstrated the courage of the people and their desire to change things for the better," said Marat Khadiyatullin, PhD in Political Science (Kazan, Tatarstan).
In fact, Kyrgyzstan needed to find an area of responsibility, and this is the most problematic one. The period of parliamentarism stalled the development of the state and, most importantly, statehood as a whole. The unpreparedness of the parliament to address the most important issues put a verbal pressure on itself. Therefore, it was urgent to change something.
Last week, President-elect Sadyr Zhaparov made his first statements.
“In order to strengthen the country’s economy, it is necessary to eradicate corruption and to develop the fields themselves,” Sadyr Zhaparov said in an interview with Russia 24 channel.
According to him, there are already first results.
"Here's an example: In may, KGS 1.5 billion was received in the budget from customs duties, and KGS 3.7 billion – in November. In order to boost the economy, we need to use our internal resources. We must develop natural resources ourselves. To date, I've done an audit; almost 95-96% of deposits are being developed by private companies; there is no share of the state, not even one percent. Therefore, the state itself will develop natural resources by 100%, and then we will raise the economy," Zhaparov said.
The issue of development and exploitation of domestic resources by own forces was heard almost from the first days after the change of power after October 2020 events. In fact, this is a bold initiative which requires necessary material and technical basis.
It is important that the new president wants to focus on implementation of an independent approach to solving many problems. Basically, over the years of independence, the country has been able to accumulate experience in various industries, such as mining, gold mining, not to mention light industry and agriculture. Of course, no need to abstract the possibility of attracting major investors to the country, but it is also time to get down to direct work, something that the Kyrgyzstani people have been distinguished by throughout their rich history. In Soviet times, for example, the country had factories and plants, which were of strategic importance on the national scale. Integration into the world economy brought many pluses, but with them came disadvantages and even vices that hindered the development of the state.
One of the main issues is, of course, corruption, which the Kyrgyz Republic has been fighting for years with varying success. But, however, in the last two years there are noticeable results. Current head of state Sadyr Zhaparov also bases his political views and actions on this. Corruption must be fought, it will be fought further, and it can give significant results, which will determine the future of the republic.
Basically, in order to be more effective in influencing all state processes and mechanisms, a Referendum was held, which determined the form of government.
"The presidential form of government, if used correctly, and most importantly - interpreted, is much more effective in the current conditions of the formation of young independent states in the post-Soviet space. You see, one way or another, we are still tied to the Soviet mentality. The political culture of the new wave has not yet arrived, and we rely on accumulated experience, sometimes diluting it with modern trends. In any case, the current choice of the people of Kyrgyzstan in favor of the presidential form of government is a road in the right vector for the development and effectiveness of the country and its mechanisms. We always have to change something if this "something" does not produce the proper effect. The parliamentary form of government in Kyrgyzstan is more a kind of populism than an effective platform. Now, when all the processes are finalized, it is necessary to demonstrate the effectiveness of the chosen model. Newly elected president Sadyr Zhaparov is determined to do this. It is necessary to give the new political forces an opportunity to show their competence, as well as to be patient and to give real time for concrete work,” the expert concluded.
Ahead is the period of setting up work processes and the beginning of implementation of what has been planned. Now, after the early presidential elections and the referendum, another important event awaits the country - the development of a new version of the Constitution.
The main thing that parliamentarism in Kyrgyzstan has not been able to achieve is the connection with society. This is quite a complicated moment, which has more to do with the psychology of society itself.
Kyrgyzstan, as the island of true democracy in the Central Asian region, made an attempt, which was brave and somewhat daring, but it had no long-term effect. The parliamentary form of governance for such a short period of time didn't even take root in the corridors of the parliament. Therefore, the sore subject of the Constitution and its reform once again hung over in the country.
"There will be no parliamentarianism in the Kyrgyz Republic so far. Perhaps young democracy will come to this, but it is better to come in an evolutionary way. Constitutional reform should again refer to the mental peculiarity of our large geopolitical region. As I said, for all the former Soviet republics the presidential form of government is still more understandable, and therefore logically appropriate on a subconscious level. As for the constitutional reform, which we await, it must be carried out for the good of the entire state, and not for the political goals of individuals. Then it will be justified and appreciated," PhD in Political Science Khadiyatullin stressed.
New president Sadyr Zhaparov, probably, will be consistent in his actions and follow through. Constitutional reform will be an important stage. Much will also depend on it. There is need to approach in a careful and weighted manner, consolidated and in full compliance with it, namely with law and order in all spheres of life.
Kabar News Agency
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