On March 11, in the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Erlan Kokulov raised the issue of the status of elected representatives, addressing President Sadyr Japarov. He expressed dissatisfaction with the difficulties arising in interactions with the executive branch.
According to Kokulov, it is currently extremely difficult for deputies to attend meetings with ministers.
The deputy noted: "We approach them not for personal matters, but for the people, to solve the problems of citizens. But the ministers are unwilling to meet with us. Sometimes even the security guards make us wait at the entrance," Kokulov shared.
In response, the president criticized the parliamentarians themselves, pointing out that their status largely depends on their actions.
"You lower it yourselves when you raise insignificant issues. How can the people respect you after that? Deputies should discuss important, state matters!" emphasized Sadyr Japarov.
Nevertheless, he instructed members of the Cabinet of Ministers to receive deputies without prior appointment if they come on official business. At the same time, he added: "If they come with personal matters, you can send them back."
