Bishkek, Jan. 20, 2026. /Kabar/. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev attended a ceremony presenting the keys to 81 new vehicles to the country’s Ministry of Defense.
On behalf of the President and the Cabinet of Ministers, Kasymaliev congratulated the Ministry of Defense on the acquisition of 81 new vehicles financed by the budget.
"I would like to note that among them are 19 JAC T-6 vehicles and 36 Chevrolets, manufactured at the Tulpar Motors plant in Kyrgyzstan," he said, adding that the equipment being handed over today will increase the mobility of military units and ensure the safe and efficient movement of personnel.
Kasymaliev emphasized that the country's defense capability has been significantly strengthened in recent years. The budget of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic has increased by more than 300% compared to 2018-2019. These funds are primarily directed toward strengthening the military's material and technical base, equipping the army with modern weapons and equipment, and developing the infrastructure of military units, military camps, and garrisons. Modern weapons, military, and special-purpose equipment, including air defense systems and electronic warfare systems, have been purchased.
He continued that the Ministry of Defense has successfully implemented the first stage of digitalization, streamlining document management, civilian personnel records, and military registration processes.
The Cabinet head also touched upon the social protection measures for military personnel. He said that currently, daily rent compensation in Bishkek has been increased; mortgage housing compensation is paid monthly. Military personnel with more than 20 years of service will receive state compensation until their mortgage is repaid. Regardless of their region of service, they can purchase mortgaged housing in their chosen location. Through the State Mortgage Company, Defense Ministry service members will soon be provided with over 900 apartments in buildings currently in the final stages of construction.
81 vehicles have been transferred to the Ministry of Defense. These include: 36 Chevrolet Cobalt trucks, 19 JAC T-6 vehicles, 18 Gazelle vans, 5 crew buses, and 3 JAC Sunray minibuses.