Ex- president of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev stated that he will never leave Kyrgyzstan, reports 24kg news agency.

According to him, in recent months, the authorities have openly tried to squeeze him out of the country, despite this, he is not going to leave the Kyrgyz Republic.

"This is my land, my homeland, I will never leave Kyrgyzstan. Never", - said Almazbek Atambayev.

Answering the question of a journalist whether the authorities were holding any negotiations with him, Almazbek Atambayev answered that the time for negotiations had expired. In addition, the former president also noted that Kyrgyzstan would never become someone’s province.

"Stupid things were voiced in 2010, when they wanted to declare southern Kyrgyzstan. This should not be allowed. I am glad that there are people from Batken, Osh, Talas, Naryn — from all regions — among my supporters", - said Almazbek Atambayev.

"The Qazaq Times"