Japarov backs opening of casino for tourists in Issyk-Kul

AKIPRESS.COM - President Sadyr Japarov made a statement on parliament's passing first reading of the bill that make it legal to open a casino for foreign tourists in Issyk-Kul region.
"The casino will not be available for Kyrgyz citizens, but only for foreigners and tourists. The law forbids Kyrgyzstani citizens to visit casinos and gambling places. The MPs are right to back this bill. What's wrong with that money of tourists staying in Kyrgyzstan?
This practice is widespread in many countries, including neighboring ones. Some short-sighted populist lawmakers are making black PR against those MPs who support this bill," he said.