US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called on all parties in Kyrgyzstan on
Thursday to refrain from violence and seek political dialogue.
"We're following the events very closely. But our desire is fora process that
will lead to a stable outcome in which elections can be held and where this can
move forward," said Rice after a meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Petros
Molyviatis.
"Obviously, everyone should put aside violence. There is no place for
violence in a process of this kind. There is only a place for political dialogue
and discussion leading to a process that will allow Kyrgyzstan to emerge as a
stable democracy," she added.
Rice said that she discussed with President George W. Bush about the
situation in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday and that the Organization for Cooperation
and Security in Europe is leading international efforts to seek a peaceful
outcome.
US State Department spokesman Adam Ereli said the United Stateshas held
consultations with Russia and Asian countries to try to help stabilize the
Central Asian country.
"We've been in contact with our Russian friends and Kyrgyzstan's Central Asia
neighbors to make sure we're all in sync on the need for a peaceful solution,"
he said.