According to Amor, Kyrgyzstan has applied to participate in the GSP+ program and is in the process of signing an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) with the EU. This cooperation entails not only trade preferences but also commitments to adhere to international legal norms, including human rights and the independence of the judiciary.
He stressed that the human rights issues raised by the deputies should not be viewed as interference in internal affairs, but rather as part of an international dialogue based on the commitments that Kyrgyzstan has voluntarily accepted.
Speaking at the meeting, Amor noted that events in Kyrgyzstan resemble a "typical scenario of authoritarian rule."
"This process repeats itself in different countries: the suppression of civil society, the persecution of the opposition, the closure of independent media. We have already seen similar situations in various parts of the world," he commented.
The deputy pointed out that Kyrgyzstan was once considered an "island of democracy," but now, in his opinion, "that island has been washed away by the wave of authoritarianism and populism."
He also mentioned the European Parliament resolution adopted last year, which highlighted the case of Temirlan Sultanbekov.
"This is just one of many cases of opposition persecution involving special services and a lack of clear judicial oversight. Videos were shown, but no one explained whether they were approved by the court. It is obvious that they were not," he added.
In Amor's view, actual power in the country is concentrated in the hands of the president and the head of the special services, creating a "dual power" situation that leads to complete authoritarian development.
He also emphasized that criticism from Europe is based on Kyrgyzstan's international commitments.
"When we talk about human rights, it occurs in the context of Kyrgyzstan's consent to assess its situation in this area. It is not related to Eurocentrism or a colonial approach," he noted.
The deputy urged that such statements be viewed not as interference in internal affairs but as a response to Kyrgyzstan's voluntary commitments to participate in GSP+ and the Enhanced Partnership with the European Union.
