Sadyr Japarov outlines 10 priority areas of his PM's program, including revision of Kumtor and Jerooy mine agreements

AKIPRESS.COM - The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approved Sadyr Japarov as Prime Minister yesterday.
Shortly after approval Japarov made address to people of Kyrgyzstan, in which he outlined key areas of his program.
"The time has come for all progressive forces to unite and to address issues that will take the country out of crisis," he said.
The following 10 priority areas need to be addressed:
1. Stabilization of the situation in the country;
2. Protection of investors, small and medium-sized businesses, development of the action plan to ease doing business;
3. Timely payment of social benefits, pensions, salaries;
4. Ensuring food security;
5. Holding all officials involved in corruption accountable;
6. Heating season and reduction of electricity deficit;
7. Holding talks on prolongation and restructuring of external debt;
8. Implementation of consistent, constructive and transparent staffing policy: Strong personnel - Strong Country;
9. Revision of the agreements on Jerooy, Kumtor and other mines for budget replenishment;
10. Delimitation and demarcation of borders.
"It would be uneasy to address these issues. Perhaps, making decisions on some of them will be tough. But I promise I will work hontestly, transparently and openly. We will not work on the basis of old rules. We will use modern methods of work. We will actively involve youth in all spheres of life," Sadyr Japarov said.
"We, Kyrgyzstanis, should realize that only we can help each other and should remember that we have one goal - to make our Kyrgyzstan prosperous and reliable for next generations," he said.