Kyrgyzstan

Timeline

1. 3 Jun2026
   International

   UNGA elects Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe to UNSC for 2027-28¹²

   Kyrgyzstan won its first seat, beating the Philippines in four rounds, replacing Pakistan.

   • UN General Assembly elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe as non-permanent UNSC members for 2027-28
   • Kyrgyzstan won its first-ever seat, defeating the Philippines in four rounds of voting for the Asia-Pacific seat
   • Germany failed to win a seat
2. 4 Feb2026
   Defence

   India-Kyrgyzstan Exercise Khanjar 13th edition³⁴⁵

   The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan special forces exercise Khanjar began on 4 February 2026 at Missamari, Assam, and ran to 17 February, focused on counter-terrorism, sniping and mountain and urban warfare.

   • 13th edition of Khanjar, 4-17 February 2026, at Missamari, Sonitpur district, Assam
   • Bilateral special forces exercise held alternately in India and Kyrgyzstan (12th edition was in Kyrgyzstan in 2025)
   • 20 personnel each side: Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Kyrgyz ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade
   • Focus: counter-terrorism, sniping, mountain warfare and building intervention in urban terrain

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Sources

1. Free Press Journal
2. Onmanorama
3. ETV Bharat
4. All India Radio
5. Times of Oman