New York, June 28, 2010, SPA -- Kyrgyzstan's adoption of a new constitution over the weekend was a welcoming sign despite recent difficulties, dpa quoted UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as saying today. "This clearly demonstrates the aspiration of the people of Kyrgyzstan for peace and stability," Ban said about the referendum in the Central Asian nation that was carried out in an orderly manner. Ban said the new constitution would lead toward the promotion of the rule of law and the establishment of a legitimate, democratic and elected government. "The UN will continue to support Kyrgyzstan and its people as they prepare for parliamentary elections later this year," Ban said. Election officials said late Sunday that more than 90 per cent of the participants in the Kyrgyz referendum voted for switching to a parliamentary system, and confirmed interim President Rosa Otunbayeva in office until the end of 2011. --SPA 21:37 LOCAL TIME 18:37 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/797050