The National Broadcasting Corporation of the Kyrgyz Republic (UTRK) has held discussions with representatives of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) to strengthen cooperation on election coverage and public information.

The meeting, held on 6 November, was led by UTRK Director-General Ulan Satiev and attended by ODIHR election advisers Ranko Vukčević and Kakha Inaishvili, alongside senior representatives from the broadcaster’s production and international relations departments.

Discussions focused on preparations for Kyrgyzstan’s presidential election scheduled for 27 January 2027, particularly the role of national broadcasting in providing transparent, impartial and objective election coverage.

Both sides exchanged views on information security and the importance of delivering accurate and balanced information to the public throughout the electoral process. The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue cooperation, reinforcing UTRK’s public-service responsibilities and commitment to credible election reporting.