AKAYEV'S RESIGNATION NOT TO AFFECT RUSSIAN-KYRGYZ RELATIONS
RIA Novosti
MOSCOW, April 4 (RIA Novosti) - Akayev's resignation will not cause deterioration of Russian-Kyrgyz relations, said Tashkul Kereksizov, a representative of the Kyrgyz opposition, who arrived in Moscow to accept Akayev's resignation.
"Relations between our nations are, undoubtedly, good. Some people raised the issue of dual citizenship during the election campaign," Kereksizov noted adding that 17% of the Kyrgyz population were Russians.
He did not say how much time Akayev intended to stay in Moscow.
"I think you'd better ask him where he feels better. Naturally, in Bishkek," he said.
In his opinion, Kyrgyzstan is not ready for Akayev's return yet.
"You have seen what is going on in Bishkek on TV," he remarked.
According to Kereksizov, Akayev's return is a matter of time.
Akayev's family also stays in Moscow, he noted.
Being asked if Akayev's relatives staying in Kyrgyzstan were in danger, Tashkul Kereksizov said this was a wrong question.
"People have nothing against them [Akayev's relatives]," he stressed.
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