“The United States of America recognizes Sadyr Japarov as the elected president of the Kyrgyz Republic,” the message says.

The embassy noted that the American side expects to work with Japarov to deepen cooperation and partnership.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Japarov on his victory in the elections.

The Russian leader expressed hope that Japarov would contribute to the further build-up of the entire range of Russian-Kyrgyz ties.

The final turnout in the presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan was 39.75%.