File photo of Sooronbay Jeenbekov. (Photo: CGTN)

Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov on Thursday said he was ready to step down as soon as legitimate leaders are appointed and order is restored in the country.

In a statement posted on the president's website, Jeenbekov said he was ready to resign from the presidency as soon as the current situation is brought to the legal field, all government agencies have legal status and the country is on the right path.