Kyrgyzstan has responded to a letter from the United States that reportedly expressed concern over ongoing discussions by Kyrgyz lawmakers of a controversial bill that would allow authorities to register organizations as "foreign representatives," legislation that critics say mirrors repressive Russian laws on "foreign agents." The country's Foreign Ministry said on February 9 that Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev met with the U.S. Ambassador Lesslie Viguerie in Bishkek and handed over a response from President Sadyr Japarov. It gave no further details. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service, click here.
Kyrgyzstan Responds To U.S. Letter Expressing Concern Over 'Foreign Representative' Law
Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev (right) handed over the Kyrgyz response to U.S. Ambassador Lesslie Viguerie (file photo)