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Kyrgyz Parliament Reiterates Call for Increased Pensions for Security Veterans

From 24.kg · (1d ago) Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A deputy in Kyrgyzstan's parliament has raised the issue of increasing pensions for veterans of security agencies.
  • He noted that while general pensions have risen, those for security veterans have not, despite past commission efforts.
  • The deputy also requested the cabinet address issues with public transport pass access for these veterans.

In the Kyrgyz Parliament (Zhokorgu Kenesh), a renewed call has been made to address the long-standing issue of pension increases for veterans of the country's security agencies. Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakova highlighted during a parliamentary session that while pensions have seen increases in recent years, largely due to presidential initiatives, the specific group of security veterans has been overlooked. This disparity is a point of concern for those who have served the nation with dedication.

However, pensions for veterans of security agencies are not being increased. We have repeatedly raised this issue in parliament, but to no avail.

— Suyunbek OmurzakovaKyrgyz deputy highlighting the lack of pension increases for security veterans.

Omurzakova expressed frustration that repeated attempts to raise this matter in parliament have yielded no tangible results. He pointed to the formation of a commission tasked with reviewing these pensions, the outcomes of which remain undisclosed. The deputy stressed the importance of not forgetting the contributions of these veterans, who continue to represent the state with pride at official events. He urged for a resolution to ensure they receive the support and recognition they deserve.

We cannot forget the merits of veterans. They are not idle – they perform and defend the honor of the state in uniform at all state-level events. This issue must be resolved and veterans supported.

— Suyunbek OmurzakovaKyrgyz deputy emphasizing the importance of recognizing and supporting security veterans.

Adding to the concerns, the deputy also brought attention to a practical difficulty faced by these veterans: their inability to access the 'Tulpar' public transport system. He formally requested the cabinet to resolve this issue, underscoring the need for comprehensive support that extends beyond financial benefits to include everyday conveniences. This dual focus on pension adequacy and accessibility reflects a broader effort to honor and support those who have dedicated their careers to national service.

He also added that pensioners from security agencies cannot access the 'Tulpar' system for public transport, and asked the cabinet to resolve this issue as well.

— Suyunbek OmurzakovaKyrgyz deputy requesting the cabinet to address access issues for security veterans in the public transport system.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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