Security Council approves military reform plan

Kazakhstan’s Security Council has approved a Military Reform Plan at a meeting chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Defense Minister Aidos Myrzakhmetov presented the planned modernization of the Armed Forces, according to the press service of Akorda as reported by Qazinform News Agency.

A key element of the reform is a new information and communication strategy for the Armed Forces, along with improved educational efforts based on the constitutional principle of “Law and Order.” These measures are aimed at strengthening military discipline and public trust in the army. Organizational measures in the Plan will be implemented by the end of this year, while the main conceptual measures are scheduled for 2027.

The commission conducting a comprehensive review of the Ministry of Defense was instructed to complete its work by the end of the year. The President said military security is a nationwide priority requiring coordinated efforts by all relevant government agencies. The Head of State stressed the timely and full implementation of the planned reforms, and coordination of the Plan’s implementation has been entrusted to the Government and the Security Council. Earlier, it was reported that Kazakhstan is set to introduce a two-stage military service model under army reform.