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During a trilateral meeting in the Tajik city of Khujand on March 31, the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan signed an agreement establishing the tri-border point of their three nations, as well as a declaration of eternal friendship, the press service of the Tajik president reported.
The leaders hailed the agreement as a significant and historic milestone for the region.
«In Tajikistan, we deeply value our relations with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, which are built on the principles of good neighborliness, equality, mutual respect, and consideration of each other's interests. Strengthening ties among our three nations remains a priority of Tajikistan’s foreign policy,» said Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev highlighted the importance of fully resolving all remaining issues related to border delimitation between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. He congratulated his counterparts on finalizing the agreement and expressed confidence that establishing a tri-border point would enhance regional stability, foster sustainable development, and elevate the international standing of Central Asia. The Friendship Monument, ceremonially unveiled on March 31 by the three presidents, symbolizes the growing trust, neighborly relations, and strategic partnership among their nations, Mirziyoyev added.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov emphasized that strengthening cooperation across all sectors would be key to the region’s long-term prosperity.
«As the saying goes, 'A close neighbor is better than a distant relative.' Kyrgyzstan looks to the future with great optimism and is committed to developing multifaceted cooperation with our brotherly Central Asian nations,» Japarov stated.
Japarov also reiterated his proposal to introduce a unified visa system that would allow tourists to travel freely within the region, similar to Europe’s Schengen Area.
The tri-border point is located at the junction of Uzbekistan’s Ferghana Region (Uzbekistan District), Kyrgyzstan’s Batken Region (Batken District), and Tajikistan’s Sughd Region (Isfara District). Trilateral negotiations on the border intersection began in 2007 but only reached a successful resolution in 2024. In January 2025, the prime ministers of the three countries met at the proposed tri-border site, where Uzbekistan’s initiative to erect a monument marking the point received unanimous support.
