Kyrgyzstan drafts amendments to 2026 republican budget law

According to a report datelined Baku on October 31, Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Finance has drafted a bill amending the Law “On the Republican Budget of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026 and the 2027–2028 Planning Period.” The ministry said the draft was prepared using updated forecasts for republican budget revenues and expenditures, as well as the additional funding needs of government agencies and local self-government bodies.

The revised budget provides for redistributing and increasing allocations in certain areas, reflecting the current needs of various sectors and the state's priority objectives. Particular attention is paid to meeting social obligations and financing measures aimed at socio-economic development. One of the key areas of the bill is improving the pay system for public sector and government administration employees.

The proposed allocations include funds for salary increases and for introducing presidential compensation payments for employees in education, healthcare, culture, information, sports and social protection, as well as for civil servants and municipal employees. The draft revised 2026 budget and accompanying materials have been published for public review on the Ministry of Finance's official website and the eGov online portal.