May 5, 2021, the CACI Analyst
The armed conflict of last week between the armed forces of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is the culmination of years of low-level violence. While having an impact on the development, prosperity, and security of border communities and local villagers, these limited confrontations have not directly affected relations between the two countries. However, with some 50 dead, hundreds of injured, and thousands of displaced people, the current conflict could become a turning point not just in their bilateral dealings, but also and especially in the construction of a regional order in Central Asia.
BACKGROUND: Between April 28 and May 1, a violent armed conflict erupted between the armed forces of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan near the Golovnoy water distribution point in Kok-Tash village of Batken region, located at the source of the water canals replenishing Tortkul reservoir on the territory of Kyrgyzstan.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov added that Russia hopes that Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will strictly follow their commitments in the interests of completely normalizing the situation
Tajikistan ready to address border delimitation issues with Kyrgyzstan - Foreign Ministry
AKIPRESS.COM - Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Mukhriddin held phone talks with Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev on April 29, the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan said.
The Foreign Ministers discussed the complex situation in border areas of two countries.
The Foreign Minister of Tajikistan noted development of relations with the neighboring countries, with which Tajikistan has centuries-old ties of friendship and good neighborhood, is priority in foreign policy of the country.
Minister Mukhriddin underscored Tajikistan is committed to address the issues related to delimitation and demarcation of the border with Kyrgyzstan through talks and in view of its national interests.
Tajikistan ready to address border delimitation issues with Kyrgyzstan - Foreign Ministry
AKIPRESS.COM - Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Mukhriddin held phone talks with Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev on April 29, the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan said.
The Foreign Ministers discussed the complex situation in border areas of two countries.
The Foreign Minister of Tajikistan noted development of relations with the neighboring countries, with which Tajikistan has centuries-old ties of friendship and good neighborhood, is priority in foreign policy of the country.
Minister Mukhriddin underscored Tajikistan is committed to address the issues related to delimitation and demarcation of the border with Kyrgyzstan through talks and in view of its national interests.
EU welcomes agreement on ceasefire on Kyrgyz-Tajik border
AKIPRESS.COM - Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Mukhriddin held a phone conversation with EU Special Representative for Central Asia Peter Burian on April 29, the Tajik Foreign Ministry said.
The Tajik-Kyrgyz border situation was discussed during the conversation.
The Foreign Minister of Tajikistan briefed Ambassador Burian about the current situation in border areas and actions undertaken to cease fire, reached agreement on further normalization of the situation with use of political and diplomatic means.
The EU Special Representative welcomed the reached agreement on ceasefire and expressed readiness of EU to provide technical assistance in implementation of joint cross-border projects and programs.