Kazakhstan intends to sign a treaty with Kyrgyzstan to deepen and expand their alliance. The document includes provisions for joint actions between the countries in the event of a military threat. The corresponding draft decree by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, "On the signing of a treaty on the deepening and expansion of allied relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic," has been published on the "Open Normative Legal Acts" portal, 24.kg reports.
According to the draft treaty, in the event of a situation "constituting a threat of armed attack by third states, the contracting parties shall immediately hold consultations with each other both on a bilateral basis and within the framework of international organizations of which they are members, with the aim of taking measures conducive to its peaceful resolution."
The document notes that Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan "confirm their commitment not to participate in any blocs or alliances, and also refrain from participating in any actions directed against the other contracting party."
The territories and resources of both countries should not be used "for the purpose of preparing or carrying out aggression, or other hostile actions against the other contracting party, as well as to the detriment of the state sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of the other contracting party."
Additionally, according to the draft treaty, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan undertake not to allow the use of their territories "by third states for the purpose of preparing or carrying out armed actions against the other contracting party."
The draft document also provides for strengthening the economic connectivity of the two countries, particularly "by creating favorable conditions for mutual access to goods, services, and investments, their protection within the territories of their states, and the implementation of joint investment projects."
The draft treaty does not specify when and where it may be signed.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
March 21, 2024