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| }}'''Felix Sharshenbayevich Kulov''' ('''Феликс Шаршенбаевич Кулов'''; born ] ] in ]) served as ] following the ]. He first served from ] 2005 until he resigned on ] 2006.<ref name=RESIGN>Bruce Pannier |
}}'''Felix Sharshenbayevich Kulov''' ('''Феликс Шаршенбаевич Кулов'''; born ] ] in ]) served as ] following the ]. He first served from ] 2005 until he resigned on ] 2006.<ref name="RESIGN">{{cite news | first=Bruce | last=Pannier | title=Kyrgyz Government Resigns | date=] | publisher=Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty | url=http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2006/12/37827e5c-bb96-455e-82ce-5a75941db612.html | accessdate=2007-01-30}}</ref> ] ] reappointed him acting Prime Minister the same day.<ref name="ACTING">{{cite news | title=Kyrgyz president appoints former prime minister acting PM | publisher=RIA Novosti | date=] | url=http://en.rian.ru/world/20061219/57272492.html | accessdate=2007-01-30}}</ref> He is the leader of the ] political party and Chairman of the ], an ] between Ar-Namys and other parties. | ||
| ==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
| Kulov initially trained as a policeman. Between ] and ] he held various posts in the Kyrgyz government, including Minister of the Interior, Minister for National Security and Governor of ]. From ] |
Kulov initially trained as a policeman. Between ] and ] he held various posts in the Kyrgyz government, including Minister of the Interior, Minister for National Security and Governor of ]. From ]–] he was Vice-President, in which position he oversaw the launch of the Kyrgyz currency, the ]. However, he was forced to resign following a scandal over missing gold reserves. | ||
| From ] to ] Kulov served as Mayor of Bishkek, becoming a popular politician in the city. In 1999 he participated in the formation of Ar-Namys, becoming its first leader. In February ] he announced his intention to run as a member of the ]. Kyrgyz police arrested him a month later for ]. On ] ] a military court found him guilty and sentenced him to seven years in prison. He has since been cleared of all charges against him. | From ] to ] Kulov served as Mayor of Bishkek, becoming a popular politician in the city. In 1999 he participated in the formation of Ar-Namys, becoming its first leader. In February ] he announced his intention to run as a member of the ]. Kyrgyz police arrested him a month later for ]. On ] ] a military court found him guilty and sentenced him to seven years in prison. He has since been cleared of all charges against him. | ||
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| ==Kyrgyz politics since 2005== | ==Kyrgyz politics since 2005== | ||
| Kulov served as Prime Minister until 19 December 2006 when he resigned, automatically triggering the dismissal of his cabinet per ].<ref name=FIRSTREJECTION> RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty</ref> President Bakiyev immediately appointed him Acting Prime Minister. Bakiyev appointed Kulov Prime Minister again in mid-January 2007.{{citation needed}} | Kulov served as Prime Minister until 19 December 2006 when he resigned, automatically triggering the dismissal of his cabinet per ].<ref name="FIRSTREJECTION">{{cite news | title=Kyrgyz Parliament rejects Kulov's nomination as Prime Minister | publisher=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty | date=] | url=http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2007/1/48B24D9C-A1D2-4726-84D5-9CE1E2CE45CE.html | accessdate=2007-01-30}}</ref> President Bakiyev immediately appointed him Acting Prime Minister. Bakiyev appointed Kulov Prime Minister again in mid-January 2007.{{citation needed}} | ||
| Parliamentarians voted 39 to 23 against the confirmation of Kulov, 15 votes short the minimum for confirmation, on ] 2007. Opposition Parliamentarian Azimbek Beknazarov told Kulov prior to the vote, "I may be wrong, but I believe your nomination will be rejected. Be brave and admit that you cannot perform your duties of prime minister. Admit that you have been unable to do so for the past year-and-a-half. I think it would be better if you refused . Be a man!"<ref name=FIRSTREJECTION/> | Parliamentarians voted 39 to 23 against the confirmation of Kulov, 15 votes short the minimum for confirmation, on ] 2007. Opposition Parliamentarian Azimbek Beknazarov told Kulov prior to the vote, "I may be wrong, but I believe your nomination will be rejected. Be brave and admit that you cannot perform your duties of prime minister. Admit that you have been unable to do so for the past year-and-a-half. I think it would be better if you refused . Be a man!"<ref name="FIRSTREJECTION"/> | ||
| President Bakiyev renominated Kulov the next day, since the new constitution permits the same candidate to be presented three times.<ref name=RENOMINATION>, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, January 19, 2007 |
President Bakiyev renominated Kulov the next day, since the new constitution permits the same candidate to be presented three times.<ref name=RENOMINATION>{{cite news | title=Kyrgyz President resubmits Kulov candidacy To Lawmakers | publisher=Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty | date=] | url=http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2007/01/2b9d4f65-6c25-4ac2-b180-00feb6e206e4.html | accessdate=2007-01-30}}</ref> The Kyrgyz Parliament's Constitution Committee ruled on ] 2007 that Bakiyev could not renominate Kulov because it violated the Constitution. Committee chairman Iskhak Masaliyev told Bakiyev to nominate someone else. Myrza Kaparov, Bakiyev's envoy to the Parliament disagreed, telling Parliamentarians, "We must also refer to the constitutional law on government, which says that the president has the right to submit the candidacy three times. If the Jorgorku Kenesh rejects his choice three times, you know all the consequences. Everything is clearly written in this law."<ref name=RENOMFAIL>{{cite news | title=Kyrgyz Committee rejects Kulov's renomination | publisher=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty | date=] | url=http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2007/1/44D7DD1E-A118-4455-983F-B5A61C6CFC48.html | accessdate=2007-01-30}}</ref> | ||
| After Kulov's nomination failed for the second time on 26 January, the president nominated the current agriculture minister ], a close associate of his and former head of the Presidential Administration, on ] ].<ref>http://www.kyivpost.com/bn/25947/</ref> | After Kulov's nomination failed for the second time on 26 January, the president nominated the current agriculture minister ], a close associate of his and former head of the Presidential Administration, on ] ].<ref>{{cite news | title=Kyrgyz president names agriculture minister as new candidate for premier | date=] | publisher=Kyiv Post | url=http://www.kyivpost.com/bn/25947/ | accessdate=2007-01-30}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Felix Kulov Феликс Кулов | |
|---|---|
| File:Felix kulov.jpg | |
| 10th Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic | |
| In office 2005-09-01 – 2007-01-29 | |
| Preceded by | Kurmanbek Bakiyev |
| Succeeded by | Azim Isabekov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948-10-29 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
| Political party | Ar-Namys |
Felix Sharshenbayevich Kulov (Феликс Шаршенбаевич Кулов; born 29 October 1948 in Bishkek) served as Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan following the Tulip Revolution. He first served from 1 September 2005 until he resigned on 19 December 2006. President Kurmanbek Bakiyev reappointed him acting Prime Minister the same day. He is the leader of the Ar-Namys political party and Chairman of the People's Congress of Kyrgyzstan, an electoral alliance between Ar-Namys and other parties.
Political career
Kulov initially trained as a policeman. Between 1978 and 1998 he held various posts in the Kyrgyz government, including Minister of the Interior, Minister for National Security and Governor of Chui Province. From 1992–1993 he was Vice-President, in which position he oversaw the launch of the Kyrgyz currency, the Som. However, he was forced to resign following a scandal over missing gold reserves.
From 1998 to 1999 Kulov served as Mayor of Bishkek, becoming a popular politician in the city. In 1999 he participated in the formation of Ar-Namys, becoming its first leader. In February 2000 he announced his intention to run as a member of the Supreme Council. Kyrgyz police arrested him a month later for corruption. On 22 January 2001 a military court found him guilty and sentenced him to seven years in prison. He has since been cleared of all charges against him.
Kyrgyz revolution, 2005
On March 24, 2005, Kulov was released during the Kyrgyz revolution (the Tulip Revolution) and appointed as co-ordinator of law enforcement and security services (effectively, the Kyrgyz head of security) by acting president and prime minister Kurmanbek Bakiyev. He resigned this position on March 30, saying that he had restored order.
On 6 April a special working group of the Kyrgyz Supreme Court was formed to review Kulov's earlier prosecution and convictions, and by 11 April he had been cleared of all charges.
Kulov initially announced his intention to stand as a candidate for President in the elections scheduled for 10 July. It was unclear at first whether language would be a barrier to his election: the president is required by law to be fluent in the Kyrgyz language, and in common with many from the north of the country, Kulov's native tongue is Russian. The issue became moot, however, when he withdrew his candidacy in mid-May, pledging his support to Bakiyev. At that time he was also appointed Acting First Deputy Prime Minister. He was already expected to be appointed as Prime Minister by the elected President. Bakiyev won the election in July. He was officially sworn in on 11 August. He appointed Kulov acting prime minister. On 1 September 2005, Kulov was confirmed as Prime Minister by the Kyrgyz parliament, by a vote of 55 to 8.
Kyrgyz politics since 2005
Kulov served as Prime Minister until 19 December 2006 when he resigned, automatically triggering the dismissal of his cabinet per the Constitution. President Bakiyev immediately appointed him Acting Prime Minister. Bakiyev appointed Kulov Prime Minister again in mid-January 2007.
Parliamentarians voted 39 to 23 against the confirmation of Kulov, 15 votes short the minimum for confirmation, on 18 January 2007. Opposition Parliamentarian Azimbek Beknazarov told Kulov prior to the vote, "I may be wrong, but I believe your nomination will be rejected. Be brave and admit that you cannot perform your duties of prime minister. Admit that you have been unable to do so for the past year-and-a-half. I think it would be better if you refused . Be a man!"
President Bakiyev renominated Kulov the next day, since the new constitution permits the same candidate to be presented three times. The Kyrgyz Parliament's Constitution Committee ruled on 22 January 2007 that Bakiyev could not renominate Kulov because it violated the Constitution. Committee chairman Iskhak Masaliyev told Bakiyev to nominate someone else. Myrza Kaparov, Bakiyev's envoy to the Parliament disagreed, telling Parliamentarians, "We must also refer to the constitutional law on government, which says that the president has the right to submit the candidacy three times. If the Jorgorku Kenesh rejects his choice three times, you know all the consequences. Everything is clearly written in this law."
After Kulov's nomination failed for the second time on 26 January, the president nominated the current agriculture minister Azim Isabekov, a close associate of his and former head of the Presidential Administration, on 26 January 2007.
References
- Pannier, Bruce (2006-12-19). "Kyrgyz Government Resigns". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 2007-01-30.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Kyrgyz president appoints former prime minister acting PM". RIA Novosti. 2006-12-19. Retrieved 2007-01-30.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Kyrgyz Parliament rejects Kulov's nomination as Prime Minister". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. 2007-01-18. Retrieved 2007-01-30.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Kyrgyz President resubmits Kulov candidacy To Lawmakers". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 2007-01-19. Retrieved 2007-01-30.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Kyrgyz Committee rejects Kulov's renomination". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. 2007-01-22. Retrieved 2007-01-30.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Kyrgyz president names agriculture minister as new candidate for premier". Kyiv Post. 2007-01-26. Retrieved 2007-01-30.
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External links
- BBC News profile
- Ar-Namys Party biography
- Felix Kulov cleared of all charges
- Kyrgyzstan on the edge
- New Kyrgyzstan leader appoints key ministers
| Preceded byFelix Kulov | Acting Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan 2006–2007 |
Succeeded byAzim Isabekov |
| Preceded byKurmanbek Bakiyev (acting) |
Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan 2005–2006 |
Succeeded byFelix Kulov (acting) |