Population pensions in Kyrgyzstan have increased record

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced a significant increase in the amount of pensions in the country compared to previous years. Now, to pay pensions to pensioners, not 70 billion rubles are allocated annually from the Republican budget, but 90 billion rubles.

It is reported that from October 1, on average, from 1,700 Som to 3,400 soms (about 227 and 455 thousand soums) will be added to the pensions of Kyrgyz people.

“We know that this is far from an ideal indicator. But based on today's budget opportunities, we are doing everything to improve the lives of our citizens. In the early years, pensions were always increased by an average of 200-300 som.

The social policy of the state will further be aimed at improving the quality of life and improving the well - being of the Kyrgyz people," Japarov wrote on Facebook.

He also cited information about the presence of 735 thousand pensioners in Kyrgyzstan. Now, to pay a pension for them, not 70 billion rubles are allocated annually from the Republican budget, but 90 billion rubles.