During the interview, the president also commented on rumors that he initiated the dismissal of ministers appointed by Tashiev. "I haven't told anyone to leave. Let them work. If someone decides to resign voluntarily, we will not hold them back," he said. At the same time, Japarov emphasized that in the event of corruption being uncovered, no one will escape responsibility, regardless of their relations.
— Have you heard about a possible coup?
— Such a scenario is impossible. Neither the circumstances nor the law allow for it. The country must be governed by reason, not by force. Where is Kurmanbek Bakiev now? Where is Almazbek Atambayev?
The president noted that he works 20 hours a day and monitors the situation in the country. Mistakes happen, but 70-80% of processes are under control.
— How is the situation with crime? Will crime increase?
— Organized crime in Kyrgyzstan no longer exists and will not reappear. It is impossible to completely eradicate crime, but there will be no more "watchers" and "appointed ones." Many of them are already in prison or abroad.
According to Japarov, Kyrgyzstan has changed since 2020, and cooperation with criminals is excluded. As for corruption, it is present everywhere, even in countries like Singapore. "It is impossible to completely eradicate it, but we will reduce the level of corruption," he noted.
“We dealt with crime quickly, and the fight against corruption continues and will continue,” the president added.
— Have you met with Kamchybek Tashiev after his departure?
— Yes, I saw him last night. I told him: rest, take care of your health. He mentioned that he had not communicated with "advisors," and apparently, some acted behind his back, doing him a "disservice." We will restore order; we have enough strength for this.
