Salaries of servicemen of Internal Troops to be increased from October 1

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in a festive event dedicated to the 80^th anniversary of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the head of state reported.

The head of state presented the Colours as a special badge of honor, a symbol of military honor, valor and glory to the units of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The President noted that the Internal Troops, created 80 years ago, continue to ensure security in the country, protecting the peace and tranquility of citizens, not only guarding strategically important state facilities, but also resolutely fighting crime.

Sadyr Japarov noted the good level of training and high fighting spirit of the servicemen of the Internal Troops.

«Time has shown that you are ready to responsibly fulfill your obligations. I can confidently say that our Internal Troops will continue to fulfill the tasks set for the prosperous future of the country, including its security, protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens,» the head of state said.

As President Sadyr Japarov noted, a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on Material Assistance to Certain Categories of Military Personnel of the Kyrgyz Republic has been prepared, according to which it is planned to increase the salaries of servicemen of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs by 40 percent from October 1, 2021. Taking into account the fact that the servicemen of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs serve in special conditions, one year of military service will be counted as one and a half, and in Batken region — as two years from September 1 of this year.