Ceasefire negotiations

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan agreed to withdraw troops and equipment from areas of armed clashes.

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On September 16, negotiations began between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan regarding a ceasefire. Kyrgyzstan is represented by the head of the State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan, Kamchybek Tashiev. From the Tajik side, the head of the State National Security Committee of Tajikistan, Saymumin Yatimov, is present.

During the negotiations, an agreement was reached to establish a joint commission to monitor compliance with the ceasefire regime in border areas. The commission will be headed by the chairman of the Sughd region of Tajikistan, Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, and the chairman of the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan, Abdukariim Alimbaev.

Earlier, the State National Security Committee of Tajikistan accused Kyrgyzstan of escalating the conflict. In a statement from the press center of the border troops of the State National Security Committee of Tajikistan, it was reported that Kyrgyzstan “continues the armed conflict and avoids resolving the issue through negotiations.”

It is reported that the parties agreed to a ceasefire. The parties also agreed to withdraw forces and resources from the line of contact.