BEIJING - China hopes Kyrgyzstan will restore stability as soon as possible, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.

China is highly concerned about the current situation in Kyrgyzstan, spokesperson Hua Chunying said in a statement.

As a friendly neighbor and comprehensive strategic partner, China sincerely hopes that all parties in Kyrgyzstan can properly resolve the problem in accordance with the law through dialogue and consultation, she said.

China has always respected the development path chosen by the Kyrgyz people in line with their national conditions, said the spokesperson, noting that China firmly supports the policies and measures adopted by Kyrgyzstan in safeguarding independence, sovereignty and security, and firmly opposes external forces' interference in Kyrgyz internal affairs.

"We hope Kyrgyzstan will restore stability as soon as possible, and realize national economic and social development," said Hua.