Kyrgyzstan's military budget skyrockets in recent years PHOTO

The budget of the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan increased by more than 300% compared to 2018–2019.

During the handover of vehicles to the Ministry of Defence, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, stated that the funds are being used to strengthen the material and technical base, and to equip the army with modern weapons and equipment, among other needs, Caliber.Az reports, citing Kyrgyz media. 

In total, the Ministry of Defence received 36 Chevrolet Cobalt cars, 19 JAC T6 vehicles, 18 Gazelle trucks, five shift buses, and three minibuses.

By Khagan Isayev