Kyrgyz Minister of Defense replaced

Baktybek Bekbolotov was appointed a Minister of Defense of Kyrgyzstan, Report informs, citing 24.kg news agency.

The corresponding decree was signed today by President Sadyr Japarov.

Baktybek Bekbolotov has the rank of Сolonel of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic, served for the National Guard, and was the Panfilov division commander.

Prior to the appointment, he was the Chairman of the Board of Bishkek Machine-Building Plant JSC.