Statement of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in connection with events in southern Kyrgyzstan
| 2010-6-20 |
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is expressing deep concern in connection with the tragic events in southern Kyrgyzstan which have resulted in numerous human casualties and cruel acts of violence.
The SCO member states are appealing for an end to the rampant crime, chaos and lawless actions being instigated by the forces that aim to provoke a confrontation between nationalities and ethnicities who have for centuries been living side by side in Kyrgyzstan in a spirit of friendship and understanding.
While expressing hope for the earliest possible stabilisation of the situation, restoration of law and order as well as interethnic harmony, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is confident that the wise people of Kyrgyzstan will secure a peaceful and prosperous future for their country.
While underlining the importance of normalisation of the political situation in Kyrgyzstan for the sake of maintaining peace and security in the whole region of Central Asia, the SCO member states note the need to provide emergency humanitarian aid to the victims, including the refugees, most of whom have been staying on the territory of Uzbekistan.
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