Opposition celebrates as Bakiyev signs new constitution
Published: 09 November, 2006, 17:31
The opposition celebrated in Bishkek after Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev signed a new constitution. The president said the new constitution is in the best interests of the country, despite it limiting his powers.
Opposition leaders say the new constitution is just the first step for Kyrgyzstan towards becoming the most democratically developed country in Central Asia. The Deputy Director of the Centre for Political Technologies, Sergey Mikheyev, told Russia Today that the new constitution won't mean an end to political instability in Kyrgyzstan.
09.11.2006, 07:10
Russian press review 09.11.06Russian press writes about the outcome of the mid-term elections in the US, development of the situation arond the nuclear program of Iran, role of Russia in the Balkans and touches upon the problem of Russian children poor health. |
09.11.2006, 17:39
Russian and Azerbaijan Presidents meetRussian President Vladimir Putin and his Azerbaijan counterpart Ilkham Aliyev have moved to allay fears of cracks appearing in the two countries close relationship. The Presidents met at the Kremlin on Thursday. |
