RF ready to help Kyrgyzstan in case of internal & external threats

BISHKEK, July 23 (Itar-Tass) -- Russia is ready at any moment to help
Kyrgyzstan in case of internal and external threats for the country, State
Secretary of the Russian Foreign Ministry and Deputy Foreign Minister
Grigory Karasin said here on Friday.
Russia is following closely the events in Kyrgyzstan and during his
visit in Bishkek Karasin had meetings not only with the republican top
officials, but also with the leaders of major political parties. "The
general impression produced from these meetings is that after the
referendum Kyrgyz politicians gained more confidence. None of them
conceals concerns over the situation in southern Kyrgyzstan, where
complicated interethnic relations are observed and the issues of internal
and external security are acute," he believes. The Russian deputy foreign
minister noted that during the meetings with Kyrgyz politicians he
discussed repeatedly alarming reports on the activities of extremist and
terrorist organizations. "Kyrgyz power-wielding agencies are on combat
alert and the enemies of the republic should not have any illusions that
they will be able to destabilize easily the situation and take revenge,"
Karasin noted. Alongside, he pledged that Kyrgyzstan could always rely on
Russia's assistance in the issues of internal and external security of the
republic.
Speaking on forthcoming parliamentary elections in the republic he
noted that Russia is ready to cooperate with all political organizations.
"Russia intends to keep in touch with all political forces regardless the
relations between them. We are interested in the republic to develop and
stability and democratic development to be ensured in the country," he
pointed out.
Karasin also recalled that Russia keeps rendering all-round assistance
to Kyrgyzstan. "The relief supplies in the republic are going constantly,
mainly from Russia," he pledged. Russia has already allocated 20 million
dollars in aid to the republic and decided to allocate a $10-million
additional grant. Alongside, the countries are negotiating the terms of a
$30-million interest-free credit to the republic. Kyrgyzstan sustained 830
million dollars in damages as a result of the tragic events in April-June
2010, the Russian diplomat said. "Kyrgyz budget revenues have shrunk
twofold and Kyrgyzstan cannot do without the assistance of friends and
allies, including Russia," he believes.
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