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US appeals for calm in Kyrgyzstan
25/3/2005 8:42

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.



 Xinhua