Historic summit in Khujand: A new stage of regional cooperation
Dushanbe: 31 March, 2025: A historic event took place in Khujand – a summit meeting of the leaders of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
The Treaty on the Tri-Junction Point of the State Borders of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan was signed, along with the Joint Khujand Declaration on Eternal Friendship by President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan, and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan.
This reflects the firm commitment of the three states to transform state borders into a zone of peace, stability, and joint development, fostering security and prosperity throughout the region.
The resolution of border issues between the three countries that share the Fergana Valley is the outcome of years of meticulous work, sincere dialogue, and cooperation based on the principles of respect for sovereignty, equality, and mutual benefit. It opens up entirely new prospects for the development of comprehensive partnerships, strengthening trust and friendship among the peoples of the three nations while improving their quality of life
The documents were signed following a trilateral summit in Khujand, Tajikistan, highlighting the commitment of the three nations to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while fostering constructive dialogue and cooperation in Central Asia.
“The agreements open up new prospects for strengthening mutual trust, maintaining stability and developing integration processes in the region,” reads the statement.
The meeting also saw the unveiling of a symbolic stele at the junction of the three countries’ borders. The opening ceremony, held via videoconference from Khujand, featured the heads of state simultaneously pressing a button to mark the occasion. The stele stands as a symbol of friendship between the nations, representing a new era of cooperation, trust and good neighborliness between countries after the final settlement of border matters.
The resolution of border issues between the three countries that share the Fergana Valley is the outcome of years of meticulous work, sincere dialogue, and cooperation based on the principles of respect for sovereignty, equality, and mutual benefit. It opens up entirely new prospects for the development of comprehensive partnerships, strengthening trust and friendship among the peoples of the three nations while improving their quality of life
Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Alliance Treaty officially takes effect
Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Mukhriddin signed the protocol. They exchanged ratification documents, officially enforcing the Treaty on Alliance Relations between the two nations on March 31 in Khujand, marking the beginning of a new phase in the strategic partnership and enhancing multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
The treaty was initially signed on April 18, 2023, in Dushanbe as part of the bilateral summit at the highest level, reported the Uzbek President’s press service.
It is particularly noteworthy that the consolidation of the entire region played a crucial role in this process, effectively laying the foundation for addressing emerging issues exclusively through compromise and mutual respect for each other’s interests.
Not long ago, relations between the countries were fraught with unresolved issues and acute contradictions, whether concerning borders or water resource management.
Central Asia has also begun to play an increasingly important role in shaping the global agenda as a responsible and predictable actor in international relations.
