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.
- Agreement document
- KG_TJ_210629_Joint Statement.pdf (opens in new tab) | Download PDF
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→RhetoricalPage 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 referencesPage 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→OtherPage 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 developmentPage 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 reconstructionPage 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→PromotionPage 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→OtherPage 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.”