Bishkek:President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has announced changes in the leadership of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). Mairambek Ismanaliev has been appointed as the First Deputy Chairman and Chief of the Main Staff, while Zhaanybai Yusubaliev has been named Deputy Chairman. This follows the relieving of Mirzamir Sydykov from his role as First Deputy Chairman and Chief of the Main Staff.

According to Trend News Agency, the appointments were made under presidential orders in line with Article 71 of the Constitution of Kyrgyzstan, and they take immediate effect, marking a significant update to the country's border command structure.

The Border Service, tasked with safeguarding Kyrgyzstan's state borders, is responsible for ensuring adherence to border regulations and conducting control at designated crossing points. Its responsibilities include monitoring the movement of people, vehicles, and goods, preventing illegal crossings, and contributing to the nation's security and territorial integrity.

The structure of Kyrgyzstan's border protection authorities underwent reorganization in November 2020. The government transformed the independent State Border Service into the SCNS Border Service to enhance border control and boost efforts against the smuggling of goods, weapons, and illicit drugs.