An expanded meeting was held in the capital of Tajikistan between the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, and the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Kohir Rasulzoda, focusing on key issues of bilateral cooperation, the press service of Kyrgyz Government reports.
One of the main topics of discussion was the preparation for the upcoming trilateral meeting of the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, which will take place in Khujand, Tajikistan.
The primary focus of the negotiations between the heads of government was the restoration and further development of trade and economic relations between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasized the determination of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers to continue active joint work with the Government of Tajikistan to deepen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation.
"I would like to stress that the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan is firmly committed to continuing joint efforts with the Government of Tajikistan for the further development of bilateral relations and economic cooperation," said the Head of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers.
To enhance cooperation in this area, the parties discussed the possibility of establishing an Intergovernmental Council chaired by the heads of government of both countries.
Special attention was also given to the importance of further developing cultural and humanitarian cooperation, including the support and promotion of the creative heritage of the peoples of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Regarding prospects for energy cooperation, the parties highlighted the importance of implementing the strategic CASA-1000 project, which is expected to integrate the energy systems of the two countries and create new opportunities for electricity exports in the region.
Additionally, discussions covered the development of industrial cooperation and the resumption of regular air and transport links between the two countries.
The heads of government also noted the successful experience of mutual support for international initiatives, including candidacies for non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council and Kyrgyzstan's initiative to declare 2027 the International Year of Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions.
Tajik Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda, in turn, emphasized the significant potential for taking Kyrgyz-Tajik cooperation to a fundamentally new level, highlighting the productive exchange of views on pressing bilateral issues during a closed-door meeting.
In conclusion, both sides expressed confidence that the results of the meeting would contribute to the further strengthening of partnership relations and the expansion of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in all areas of mutual interest.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
March 4, 2025