Kyrgyzstan Amends Rules for Importing Weapons by Foreign Leaders' Security

The Cabinet of Ministers in Kyrgyzstan has amended regulations concerning the circulation of firearms, ammunition, and barrel-less weapons within state paramilitary organizations and special services. These updates primarily involve the redistribution of powers, particularly following the establishment of a distinct state security agency.

Under the revised rules, the newly formed state security agency assumes responsibility for issuing import and export permits for weapons carried by foreign security personnel. This applies to those accompanying heads of state, heads of government, and other protected individuals during their visits to Kyrgyzstan. Previously, these functions were managed by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS).

The amendments also ensure that existing regulations align with the current structure of state bodies. The scope of weapons circulation rules now encompasses the border protection agency, the state security agency, penitentiary authorities, the Customs Service, the National Bank, and the Bailiff Service. The state security agency and border/customs authorities are tasked with updating their internal regulations to comply with these new requirements, which will take effect ten days after the resolution's publication.