The heads of Sughd and Batken discussed issues of maintaining stability on the border

On May 24, 2023, a meeting of the heads of the Sughd region of Tajikistan and the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan was held on the Tajik-Kyrgyz border, SugdNEWS reports.

According to the press service of the administration of the Sughd region, the next meeting of the chairmen of the border regions of the two states was held on May 24, 2023 at the Kyzylbel border post. The meeting was chaired by Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, Chairman of the Sughd Region and Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Batken Region Abdikarim Alimbaev.

According to the source, the parties discussed issues of maintaining stability on the border, water distribution and ensuring public security.

“An agreement was reached not to use aircraft on the border. The parties also resolved the issue of distribution and supply of water to the settlements of the two countries. It was emphasized that henceforth the inhabitants of the border areas should resolve the issues of providing water among themselves at a peaceful and friendly level,” the source said.

The meeting was attended by the chairmen of the border regions of the two countries - the city of Isfara and the B. Gafurov region, representatives of law enforcement agencies and relevant structures.

Source: avesta.tj