Members of the Public Supervisory Council are concerned that the government, represented by the Minister of Economy of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, has not ensured a transparent public discussion on the impact of the Customs Union on economic sectors and the social sector.
"Temir Sariev stated that the signing of the roadmap for Kyrgyzstan's accession to the Customs Union will take place at the upcoming meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission, without broad public discussion, without extensive debate in parliament, and only with the approval of two committees of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan.
We, members of the Public Supervisory Council, urge the government and parliament of Kyrgyzstan to postpone the signing of the roadmap on May 29, 2014, in Astana (Kazakhstan). A detailed analysis and conclusion from the Public Supervisory Council of government bodies on the consequences of Kyrgyzstan's accession to the Customs Union is required.
Currently, public opinion is being manipulated through government-controlled associations that provide one-sided and not always reliable information about the Customs Union. The negative consequences of Kazakhstan's and Belarus's accession to the Customs Union for various segments of the population of these countries are not being studied or highlighted," the statement notes.
The statement is signed by 24 members of the Public Supervisory Council from leading ministries of the country.
1. Almaz Tajybay, member of the Coordinating Council of the Public Supervisory Council of Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Chairman of the Public Supervisory Council at the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan.
2. Burul Makenbaeva, member of the Public Supervisory Council at the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan.
3. Keneshbek Saynazarov, Chairman of the Public Supervisory Council at the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan.
4. Askar Chukin, member of the Coordinating Council of the Public Supervisory Council, Deputy Chairman of the Public Supervisory Council at the Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan.
5. Svetlana Mamutova, member of the Public Supervisory Council at the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan.
6. Erkin Makeev, member of the Public Supervisory Council at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.
7. Kubat Sharshkeev, member of the Coordinating Council of the Public Supervisory Council of Kyrgyzstan.
8. Dinara Mukhanbaeva, candidate for the Public Supervisory Council at the State Penitentiary Service.
9. Sanjar Bekenov, Deputy Chairman of the Public Supervisory Council at the State Drug Control Service of Kyrgyzstan.
10. Viktor Gorev, member of the Public Supervisory Council at the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan.
11. Cholpon Omurkanova, Chairperson of the Public Supervisory Council at the State Penitentiary Service of Kyrgyzstan.
12. R.D. Sulaymanova, candidate for the Public Supervisory Council at the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund.
13. Kubanychbek Atanov.
14. Nuripa Mukanova, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Business Council.
15. Atyr Abdrakhmatova, member of the Coordinating Council of the Civil Union "For Reforms and Results," lawyer, editorial advisor of the Public Television and Radio Company, Public Supervisory Council at the Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan.
16. Mukhtar Davletov, member of the Public Supervisory Council at the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan.
17. Rita Karasartova, member of the Public Supervisory Council at the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan.
18. Abdrayeva Ainura, candidate for the Public Supervisory Council at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
19. Saltanat Musuralieva, head of the NGO "Hadisy."
20. Orozbakov S., member of the Public Supervisory Council at the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan.
21. Galina Davletbaeva, head of the Public Organization "Committee of Parents of Students," member of the Coordinating Council of the Public Supervisory Council of Kyrgyzstan.
22. Kalicha Umuralieva, member of the Public Supervisory Council at the State Agency for Architecture and Construction.
23. Kamil Ruziev, member of the Public Supervisory Council at the State Penitentiary Service.
24. T. Shabdanaliev, member of the Association of Carriers of Kyrgyzstan.