President of the Kyrgyz republic Sadyr Japarov

Translation into English (original in Kyrgyz language):

“Dear people of Kyrgyzstan!

Unfortunately, we are faced with an unpleasant event in the life of our society that worries us all.

As a result of the actions of groups that, without understanding the essence of what was happening, succumbed to provocations, our people and the state are in a state of shock and indignation.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained the perpetrators of the incident that occurred on May 13 and carried out the required investigation.

This is, indeed, very sad!

We will not allow, as in the expression “a fly in the ointment spoils a barrel of honey,” for a few unprincipled youngsters, seeking easy prey, and provocateurs, intending to inflate the situation into large-scale mass disturbances, to realize their vile plans!

If such an event repeats, from now on law enforcement agencies will revert to their forceful dispersal from the very first minutes.

Now the public security forces are no longer as weak as before. Whoever it is, be him a Kyrgyz citizen or a foreigner, if he or she encroaches on the integrity of our state or causes unrest, they will be severely punished.

We should not allow any damage to our country’s reputation in the eyes of the international community.

Dear compatriots!

Do not forget that foreigners who come to our country also have a homeland; after receiving education and the benefits of work, they all eventually return to their homeland.

Let’s not forget that they have made the decision to pursue education in institutions of Kyrgyzstan, they came from different places, they also spend quite a lot of money in our land, and are to be treated as our guests.

We all must fully understand that these foreign students value Kyrgyz education, are interested to learn here, they come here and pay for their study and living costs.

Education begins with the family. Let each of us, parents, be responsible for our sons and daughters.

Let’s instill in our children that insulting and humiliating innocent people is contrary to our identity and humanity and, especially, is not befitting a Muslim. As a last resort, if the situation gets out of control, the issue should be investigated and resolved by law enforcement agencies within the framework of the law.

From now on, the requirement of order will be strict. Do not have any doubt about it!