The draft law being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh aims to increase the number of citizens willing to serve.
At the meeting of the committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law is being considered that proposes an increase in contributions for alternative service and mobilization reserves.
During the discussion, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova raised the issue of the multinational composition of Kyrgyzstan and inquired about the number of representatives of national minorities serving in the military.
In response, First Deputy Minister of Defense Talaybek Sharshiev stated that the ministry has relevant statistics and that a recent analysis was conducted. Some data is classified. He also noted that the ministry is actively working to increase the number of citizens who enlist each year.
In conclusion, Deputy Kairylbekova remarked that there is currently no significant participation of representatives of other nationalities in military service.
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