In the Tajik city of Khujand, Presidents Sadyr Japarov, Emomali Rahmon, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a historic Treaty defining the tri-border point of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Following the signing, the heads of state adopted a Joint Declaration, according to official sources from the three countries. The presidents also attended the inauguration of the Friendship Monument, erected at the exact point where the three borders meet.
During trilateral talks before the treaty signing, President Emomali Rahmon congratulated his counterparts on the International Navruz holiday, emphasizing its role in fostering humanism, harmony, and good neighborly relations. He highlighted the deep historical bonds of friendship, mutual respect, and joint development among the three nations.
President Rahmon expressed satisfaction with his recent visit to Kyrgyzstan, reaffirming Dushanbe’s commitment to strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Bishkek. Regarding Uzbekistan, he underlined the strategic importance of the Treaty on Allied Relations, signed earlier, which he described as marking a new stage in Tajik-Uzbek partnership.
The Tajik leader voiced confidence that the trilateral meeting's outcomes would further enhance friendly relations and constructive cooperation between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan emphasized that initiatives like the Navruz celebration should become an annual tradition, rotating among the three countries to foster brotherhood and understanding.
"Kyrgyzstan looks to the future with optimism and is firmly committed to strengthening comprehensive cooperation with the brotherly states of Central Asia," Japarov stated.
He noted that major infrastructure and economic projects were already underway to ensure sustainable growth and regional prosperity.
Japarov also proposed a unified visa system for Central Asian countries, similar to the Schengen Zone in Europe, to facilitate the free movement of tourists.ty
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan congratulated Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on the final resolution of all border issues and the March 13, 2025, signing of the border delimitation agreement. As a result, two border checkpoints on the Tajik-Kyrgyz border, closed since 2021, have reopened, and direct flights between Bishkek, Dushanbe, and Khujand have resumed.
Mirziyoyev stressed that the newly signed Border Junction Treaty would contribute to regional stability, sustainable development, and enhance Central Asia’s international standing.
The Friendship Monument, he added, symbolizes the deepening bonds of good neighborliness, trust, and strategic partnership among the three nations.
The Uzbek leader also noted that Samarkand would soon host the first "Central Asia - European Union" summit and a Climate Forum addressing regional environmental challenges.
Mirziyoyev emphasized border region cooperation, highlighting that Uzbekistan’s trade with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan had grown exponentially in recent years, with nearly half of this trade volume coming from border regions.
To support industrial cooperation, he pledged to gradually increase investments in joint investment funds established between the three countries.
The Uzbek president also called for more active governmental efforts in economic collaboration, ensuring tangible improvements in the well-being of the people.
Additionally, he proposed hosting annual joint cultural festivals in border regions during Navruz celebrations and offered to organize the next event in Fergana.
On the same day:
- The Treaty on Allied Relations between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, signed a year ago in Dushanbe, officially came into force.
- The CASA-1000 power transmission project was launched with the participation of the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
March 31, 2025