Pyongyang, November 3 (KCNA) -- The first vice-premier of Kyrgyzstan recently voiced his government's willingness to continue developing partnership with Russia.

In a press interview, the senior official quoted a recent poll result as saying that 97 percent of the Kyrgyz people favor expanded cooperation with Russia.

As Russia is a guarantor of peace and stability in the region, it is important for Kyrgyzstan to develop relations with the country, the official said.