Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Resolve Longstanding Border Dispute
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Resolve Longstanding Border Dispute

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Resolve Longstanding Border Dispute

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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have ratified a significant border agreement, resolving a longstanding dispute that has sparked violent clashes in recent years. The deal, finalized during a meeting in Bishkek between Presidents Sadyr Japarov and Emomali Rahmon, aims to create a legal framework to enhance stability and security along the nearly 1,000-kilometer border. This agreement facilitates the reopening of transport links that had been suspended due to previous border conflicts, which resulted in numerous casualties and displacement. The two leaders expressed hopes that this resolution could lead to a broader regional cooperation, including a potential mutual visa-free zone akin to the European Schengen area. The peace deal has been welcomed by neighboring countries and international entities, highlighting its potential impact on regional dynamics. This historic summit marks a shift in relations among Central Asian nations, previously marred by ethnic tensions and conflict.

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