Joint Statement

Country/entity
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Region
Europe and Eurasia
Agreement name
Joint Statement
Date
29 Jun 2021
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Interstate/interstate conflict
Stage
Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature
Territory
Peace process
Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan Border Process
Parties
The Republic of Tajikistan represented by President Emomali Rahmon, the Kyrgyz Republic represented by the President Sadyr Japarov.
Third parties
-
Description
This is a meeting between the two presidents of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to discuss a range of issues of shared interest between to countries. Although there is no substantive commitments made in the meeting, there is mention of series of existing trade pacts and interstate commissions.


Groups

Children/youth

No specific mention.

Disabled persons

No specific mention.

Elderly/age

No specific mention.

Migrant workers

No specific mention.

Racial/ethnic/national group
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Rhetorical
Page 4, 14.
The heads of state agreed to create favorable living conditions for ethnic Kyrgyz in the Republic of Tajikistan and ethnic Tajiks in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Religious groups

No specific mention.

Indigenous people

No specific mention.

Other groups

No specific mention.

Refugees/displaced persons

No specific mention.

Social class

No specific mention.


Gender

Women, girls and gender

No specific mention.

Men and boys

No specific mention.

LGBTI

No specific mention.

Family

No specific mention.


State definition

Nature of state (general)

No specific mention.

State configuration

No specific mention.

Self determination

No specific mention.

Referendum

No specific mention.

State symbols

No specific mention.

Independence/secession

No specific mention.

Accession/unification

No specific mention.

Border delimitation
Page 2, 3.
The Presidents noted the prevention of border conflicts on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border and the need for the parties to comply with international obligations and international law.

Page 2, 4.
The heads of state discussed issues related to the delimitation and demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik state border. They spoke in favor of speeding up negotiations and searching for mutually acceptable solutions within the framework of the Intergovernmental Commission on the Delimitation and Demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik State Border.

Page 3, 6.
The heads of state emphasized that there are necessary interaction mechanisms
for the development of interstate dialogue, primarily the Interstate Coordination
Council, the Intergovernmental Commission for the Comprehensive Consideration of
Issues of Bilateral Cooperation, the Intergovernmental Commission on Delimitation
and Demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik State Border and the Council of Foreign
Ministers.
An agreement was reached to hold a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental
Commission for the Comprehensive Review of Bilateral Cooperation Issues in the
second half of 2021 in Kyrgyzstan.
Cross-border provision
Page 3, 6.
The heads of state emphasized that there are necessary interaction mechanisms
for the development of interstate dialogue, primarily the Interstate Coordination
Council, the Intergovernmental Commission for the Comprehensive Consideration of
Issues of Bilateral Cooperation, the Intergovernmental Commission on Delimitation
and Demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik State Border and the Council of Foreign
Ministers.
An agreement was reached to hold a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental
Commission for the Comprehensive Review of Bilateral Cooperation Issues in the
second half of 2021 in Kyrgyzstan.

Page 3, 7.
The Presidents note the importance of the inter-parliamentary dimension of Kyrgyz-Tajik relations.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
Governance→Political institutions (new or reformed)→General references
Page 3, 7.
The Presidents note the importance of the inter-parliamentary dimension of Kyrgyz-Tajik relations.
Elections

No specific mention.

Electoral commission

No specific mention.

Political parties reform

No specific mention.

Civil society

No specific mention.

Traditional/religious leaders

No specific mention.

Public administration

No specific mention.

Constitution

No specific mention.


Power sharing

Political power sharing

No specific mention.

Territorial power sharing

No specific mention.

Economic power sharing

No specific mention.

Military power sharing

No specific mention.


Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general

No specific mention.

Bill of rights/similar

No specific mention.

Treaty incorporation

No specific mention.

Civil and political rights

No specific mention.

Socio-economic rights

No specific mention.


Rights related issues

Citizenship

No specific mention.

Democracy

No specific mention.

Detention procedures

No specific mention.

Media and communication

No specific mention.

Mobility/access

No specific mention.

Protection measures

No specific mention.

Other

No specific mention.


Rights institutions

NHRI

No specific mention.

Regional or international human rights institutions
Rights institutions→Regional or international human rights institutions→Other
Page 4, 20.
The President of the Republic of Tajikistan supported the candidacy of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UN Human Rights Council for 2023-2025.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law

No specific mention.

State of emergency provisions

No specific mention.

Judiciary and courts

No specific mention.

Prisons and detention

No specific mention.

Traditional Laws

No specific mention.


Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 2, 5.
The heads of state called for the continuation of the joint efforts of the states of Central Asia to intensify cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, humanitarian and other spheres. They noted the importance of holding regular consultative meetings of the heads of state of Central Asia, which contribute to the formation of a new atmosphere of interaction in the region.

Page 3, 6.
The heads of state emphasized that there are necessary mechanisms for interaction for the development of interstate dialogue, primarily the Interstate Coordination Council, the Intergovernmental Commission for the Comprehensive Review of Issues of Bilateral Cooperation, the Intergovernmental Commission for the Delimitation and Demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik State Border and the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

Page 3,
An agreement was reached to hold a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for the Comprehensive Review of Issues of Bilateral Cooperation in the second half of 2021 in Kyrgyzstan.

Page 3, 10.
The Presidents called for the establishment of interregional relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan. They emphasized that the regions of the two states have sufficient opportunities for the implementation of joint projects in the agro-industrial complex, cultural, humanitarian, scientific and technical fields.

Page 5, 23.
The Presidents welcomed the holding in November 2021 in the city of Bishkek of the First Economic Forum "European Union - Central Asia" at the level of prime ministers of Central Asia and high representatives of the EU.
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Infrastructure and reconstruction
Page 4, 13.
The Presidents noted the importance of continuing cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan on the implementation of projects for the construction of power lines, including the construction of the Central Asia-South Asia CASA-1000 regional power transmission line.
National economic plan

No specific mention.

Natural resources

No specific mention.

International funds

No specific mention.

Business
Page 3, 8.
The heads of state noted the decrease in the volume of mutual trade between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan. In this context, we advocated the adoption of appropriate measures to use the untapped potential of trade and economic cooperation. They noted the need to organize mutual business economic missions, exhibitions in priority areas of economies and business forums.
Taxation

No specific mention.

Banks

No specific mention.


Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights

No specific mention.

Pastoralist/nomadism rights

No specific mention.

Cultural heritage
Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→Promotion
Page 3, 10.
The Presidents called for the establishment of interregional relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan. They emphasized that the regions of the two states have sufficient opportunities for the implementation of joint projects in the agro-industrial complex, cultural, humanitarian, scientific and technical fields.

Page 4, 15.
The Presidents noted the need to intensify Kyrgyz-Tajik cultural and humanitarian cooperation through joint cultural events, which will help bring peoples closer together and strengthen interethnic and cultural ties.
Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→Other
Page 2, 1.
Kyrgyz-Tajik relations are based on centuries-old historical ties, common cultural and spiritual values.
Environment
Page 3, 11.
In order to meet the growing needs of the population and economies of the Central Asian states and taking into account the negative trends in climate change and obligations under the Paris Agreement, the Heads of State expressed their readiness to mutually support the international initiatives of the two countries to develop their huge hydropower potential to provide the region and beyond environmentally friendly renewable energy.

Page 4, 17.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic welcomed the global water initiatives of the Republic of Tajikistan and noted the adoption on December 21, 2020 of the resolution of the UN General Assembly “UN Conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Achievement of the Goals of the International Decade for Action 'Water for Sustainable Development', 2018–2028”.

Page 4, 18.
The President of the Republic of Tajikistan welcomed the adoption of the resolution “Nature knows no borders: transboundary cooperation is a key factor in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity”, initiated by the Kyrgyz Republic in the framework of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly.

Page 4, 19.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic welcomed the initiative of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan to declare 2025 the International Year for the Preservation of Glaciers.
Water or riparian rights or access
Page 3, 11.
In order to meet the growing needs of the population and economies of the Central Asian states and taking into account the negative trends in climate change and obligations under the Paris Agreement, the Heads of State expressed their readiness to mutually support the international initiatives of the two countries to develop their huge hydropower potential to provide the region and beyond environmentally friendly renewable energy.

Page 4, 17.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic welcomed the global water initiatives of the Republic of Tajikistan and noted the adoption on December 21, 2020 of the resolution of the UN General Assembly “UN Conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Achievement of the Goals of the International Decade for Action 'Water for Sustainable Development', 2018–2028”.

Security sector

Security Guarantees

No specific mention.

Ceasefire

No specific mention.

Police

No specific mention.

Armed forces

No specific mention.

DDR

No specific mention.

Intelligence services

No specific mention.

Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces

No specific mention.

Withdrawal of foreign forces

No specific mention.

Corruption

No specific mention.

Crime/organised crime
Page 3, 9.
The Presidents expressed their concern about the ongoing smuggling of goods in the border areas of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan. It is believed that this circumstance is detrimental to bilateral economic relations.
Drugs

No specific mention.

Terrorism

No specific mention.


Transitional justice

Transitional justice general

No specific mention.

Amnesty/pardon

No specific mention.

Courts

No specific mention.

Mechanism

No specific mention.

Prisoner release

No specific mention.

Vetting

No specific mention.

Victims

No specific mention.

Missing persons

No specific mention.

Reparations

No specific mention.

Reconciliation

No specific mention.


Implementation

UN signatory

No specific mention.

Other international signatory

No specific mention.

Referendum for agreement

No specific mention.

International mission/force/similar

No specific mention.

Enforcement mechanism

No specific mention.

Related cases

No specific mention.

Source
http://www.president.kg/ru/sobytiya/19944_prezidenti_sadir_ghaparov_i_emomali_rahmon_prinyali_sovmestnoe_zayavlenie

“At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, on June 28–29, 2021, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov paid an official visit to the Republic of Tajikistan.

The heads of state discussed the state and prospects of Kyrgyz-Tajik relations in the political, trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian and other spheres, exchanged views on issues of regional and international agendas.

Expressing commitment to the principles and obligations enshrined in the Treaty on the fundamentals of interstate relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan of July 12, 1996 and the Treaty between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan on good neighborly and partnership relations of May 26,

2004, in order to further develop interstate dialogue on On the basis of equality, mutual respect and friendship, the Heads of State declare the following:

1. Kyrgyz-Tajik relations are based on centuries-old historical ties, common cultural and spiritual values.

2. The heads of state, realizing the high responsibility for maintaining the ties of friendship and good neighborliness, reaffirmed their determination to progressively develop relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan.

3. The Presidents noted the prevention of border conflicts on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border and the need for the parties to comply with international obligations and international law.

The Presidents express their intention to build a constructive dialogue on mutually acceptable terms, taking into account the interests of the two sides and resolving emerging issues exclusively by peaceful means and political and diplomatic methods.

4. The heads of state discussed issues related to the delimitation and demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik state border.

They spoke in favor of speeding up negotiations and searching for mutually acceptable solutions within the framework of the Intergovernmental Commission on the Delimitation and Demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik State Border.

The Presidents are convinced that the principles of friendship and good neighborliness, on the basis of which the Kyrgyz and Tajik peoples have lived and built since ancient times, will contribute to the achievement of a mutually acceptable result.

5. The heads of state called for the continuation of the joint efforts of the states of Central Asia to intensify cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, humanitarian and other spheres.

They noted the importance of holding regular consultative meetings of the heads of state of Central Asia, which contribute to the formation of a new atmosphere of interaction in the region.

In order to give an additional impetus to mutually beneficial cooperation and ensure regional stability and security, they expressed their readiness to jointly promote the conclusion of a five-sided Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighborliness and Cooperation in Central Asia in the 21st century.

6. The heads of state emphasized that there are necessary mechanisms for interaction for the development of interstate dialogue, primarily the Interstate Coordination Council, the Intergovernmental Commission for the Comprehensive Review of Issues of Bilateral Cooperation, the Intergovernmental Commission for the Delimitation and Demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik State Border and the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs.

An agreement was reached to hold a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for the Comprehensive Review of Issues of Bilateral Cooperation in the second half of 2021 in Kyrgyzstan.

7. The Presidents note the importance of the inter-parliamentary dimension of Kyrgyz-Tajik relations.

8. The heads of state noted the decrease in the volume of mutual trade between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan.

In this context, we advocated the adoption of appropriate measures to use the untapped potential of trade and economic cooperation.

They noted the need to organize mutual business economic missions, exhibitions in priority areas of economies and business forums.

9. The Presidents expressed their concern about the ongoing smuggling of goods in the border areas of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan.

It is believed that this circumstance is detrimental to bilateral economic relations.

10. The Presidents called for the establishment of interregional relations between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan.

They emphasized that the regions of the two states have sufficient opportunities for the implementation of joint projects in the agro-industrial complex, cultural, humanitarian, scientific and technical fields.

11. In order to meet the growing needs of the population and economies of the Central Asian states and

taking into account the negative trends in climate change and obligations under the Paris Agreement, the Heads of State expressed their readiness to mutually support the international initiatives of the two countries to develop their huge hydropower potential to provide the region and beyond environmentally friendly renewable energy.

12. The heads of state agreed to resume the work of the Interdepartmental Kyrgyz-Tajik Working Group to consider bilateral issues related to the use of water resources.

13. The Presidents noted the importance of continuing cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan on the implementation of projects for the construction of power lines, including the construction of the Central Asia-South Asia CASA-1000 regional power transmission line.

14. The heads of state agreed to create favorable living conditions for ethnic Kyrgyz in the Republic of Tajikistan and ethnic Tajiks in the Kyrgyz Republic.

15. The Presidents noted the need to intensify Kyrgyz-Tajik cultural and humanitarian cooperation through joint cultural events, which will help bring peoples closer together and strengthen interethnic and cultural ties.

16. The heads of state stand for strengthening the status of the UN as a universal international structure and the main platform for resolving issues of interstate communication, as well as its central coordinating role in international affairs.

17. The President of the Kyrgyz Republic welcomed the global water initiatives of the Republic of Tajikistan and noted the adoption on December 21, 2020 of the resolution of the UN General Assembly “UN Conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Achievement of the Goals of the International Decade for Action 'Water for Sustainable Development', 2018–2028”.

18. The President of the Republic of Tajikistan welcomed the adoption of the resolution “Nature knows no borders:

transboundary cooperation is a key factor in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity”, initiated by the Kyrgyz Republic in the framework of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly.

19. The President of the Kyrgyz Republic welcomed the initiative of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan to declare 2025 the International Year for the Preservation of Glaciers.

20. The President of the Republic of Tajikistan supported the candidacy of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UN Human Rights Council for 2023-2025.

21. Interaction will continue within the framework of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Economic Cooperation Organization, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia and other international organizations and forums.

22. The President of the Kyrgyz Republic expressed support for the chairmanship of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2020-2021, noted the relevance of the priorities proposed by the Tajik side and implemented in the anniversary year for the Organization.

23. The Presidents welcomed the holding in November 2021 in the city of Bishkek of the First Economic Forum "European Union - Central Asia" at the level of prime ministers of Central Asia and high representatives of the EU.

24. The heads of state expressed concern about the current military-political situation in Afghanistan in connection with the withdrawal of the international coalition troops, as well as the activation of anti-government armed elements.

25. The Heads of State noted with satisfaction the results of the official visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Republic of Tajikistan and express confidence that the talks held will contribute and give impetus to the development of bilateral cooperation.

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic expressed his gratitude to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan for the hospitality and warm welcome and invited the President of the Republic of Tajikistan to pay a return official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic.

The invitation was accepted with gratitude.

The dates of the visit will be agreed through diplomatic channels.”