Azerbaijan, Baku, Sept. 27 / Trend , G.Dadashova /
Eight presidential candidates in Kyrgyzstan signed a Code of Conduct for Elections that was developed with the support of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek on Sept.26.
The Code of Conduct outlines principles for candidates' behaviour during the campaign ahead of the 30 October presidential election, OSCE reported.
The Code was elaborated with assistance from the OSCE Centre in Bishkek in co-operation with the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, the International Republican Institute and the OSCE-supported non-governmental organization the Parliament of Political Parties.
It outlines a number of prohibited activities, including bribing or threatening voters as a means of gaining their support; distributing weapons, alcohol and drugs at political meetings; as well as using language which potentially incites social, religious, racial and ethnic hatred.
"The forthcoming presidential election is crucial for the stable future of Kyrgyzstan. The code of conduct signed by the presidential candidates today will contribute to a fair and transparent election and will allow the people of Kyrgyzstan to vote freely in accordance with their preferences and beliefs," Deputy Head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek Lilian Darii said.
Other candidates continue to have the opportunity to sign up to the Code of Conduct
Presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan are scheduled for Oct. 30.