First meeting of the foreign ministers of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan after the border agreement

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, Sirojidin Mukhriddin, is on an official visit to Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev.

This is the first official high-level meeting between representatives of the foreign ministries of the two countries after the resolution of the border dispute.

According to Kyrgyz media, the visit of the Tajik Foreign Minister will last from June 30 to July 1, 2025.

During the meeting, the parties noted the historical significance of signing the Treaty on the State Border between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. They emphasized that the completion of the demarcation process would contribute to the establishment of a solid foundation for sustainable peace, good neighborliness, and regional stability.

The parties also exchanged views on key issues of the international and regional agenda, discussing the current state and prospects for cooperation within international organizations, including the UN, CIS, CSTO, and other multilateral formats.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan expressed Tajikistan’s readiness to enhance cooperation in all areas, including trade and economic. He emphasized the country’s firm intention to further expand and strengthen multifaceted bilateral cooperation with Kyrgyzstan.

As reported by the media, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, plans to visit Dushanbe in the near future. During the meetings, the foreign ministers discussed preparations for Japarov’s upcoming visit to Tajikistan.

It is worth noting that during armed clashes and border conflicts between the two countries, which resulted in numerous casualties on both sides, all diplomatic relations were suspended. After reaching an agreement, the parties resumed diplomatic contacts.