Day: September 19, 2022

On September 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone conversations with the head of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the leader of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, the Kremlin press service reported.

The press service of the President of Tajikistan reported that during the conversation, Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin discussed topical issues of bilateral relations.

«The parties focused on the development of the situation in Central Asia in the context of the situation in the border regions of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan»,— said in the press service.

Vladimir Putin also had a telephone conversation with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov.

Large-scale clashes on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan began on Friday morning. The parties accused each other of shelling. Fierce fighting between the military of the two countries lasted all day along almost the entire perimeter of the border. The cease-fire was reached only by nightfall.

Intermittent clashes resumed on Saturday morning. The parties accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement. The shooting stopped only in the evening.

Source: Asia-Plus

Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Dmitry Krutoy said at a meeting with Ambassador of Tajikistan to Russia Davlatshokh Gulmakhmadzoda that he was ready to provide the Tajik side with any kind of machine-building equipment, the press service of the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Moscow reports.

«First of all, – the message says, – we are talking about quarry and road equipment for the implementation of infrastructure projects of the mining and electric power industry of the country».

Krutoy emphasized the possibility of a significant increase in the supply of new models of Belarusian buses, trucks, woodworking products, petrochemicals and metallurgy to the Tajik market.

He expressed a wish to open joint production facilities for the assembly of elevators, household appliances and furniture. He also proposed to increase the target enrollment of Tajik citizens in Belarusian universities and actively develop the activities of joint faculties

Source: Asia-Plus

«We call on both sides to ensure the effective implementation of the ceasefire and to make every effort to reduce tensions and reach a sustainable solution to existing differences as soon as possible», – says EU statement on the situation on the border of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

The statement also expresses sympathy for the large number of victims of the conflict.

“Violent clashes have taken place in recent days between border guards on various sections of the border between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan. We express our sympathy to those directly affected. This escalation along the common border is damaging regional stability”, – stated in the statement.

The EU also welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached on Friday.

The statement noted that the Organization, through its Special Representative for Central Asia and the EU Delegations in both countries, has established diplomatic contacts with the authorities of the two countries.

“We call for the settlement of any differences through peaceful, diplomatic means. The EU reaffirms its offer of assistance, as well as continued strong political support for stability and prosperity in the region”, – said in a statement.

Source: Asia-Plus

The authorities of the Sughd region of Tajikistan, having published a photo of the consequences of the recent armed conflict on the Tajik-Kyrgyz border, called on international and regional organizations to give an objective and truthful assessment of the events of September 14-17.

«Photos from the border regions of Isfara once again prove that the armed forces of the neighboring country shelled and set fire to the Tajik border villages, civilian buildings and houses of residents from all types of heavy weapons at their disposal.

By presenting photographs from the scene of recent events, we call on international organizations, analysts and experts at the regional and global level not to be influenced by provocations, conspiracies and lies spread by propaganda means of a neighboring country, and assess the recent events with an objective view and based on reality», – said in a statement by the press service of the chairman of the Sughd region of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Source: Asia-Plus

Qualified doctors are involved in their treatment.

The commander of the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan Rajabali Rahmonali and the head of the Sughd region Rajabboy Ahmadzoda visited on Sunday, September 18, in the central hospital of Isfara, the victims of the latest border conflicts, the press service of the chairman of the Sughd region reports.

During the visit, it was reported that, on the instructions of President Emomali Rahmon, qualified doctors of the region were involved in the treatment of the victims, and patients were provided with medicines, food and necessary supplies.

As a result of the attack by the military of the Kyrgyz Republic, several officers and soldiers of military units were injured, who are currently undergoing treatment.

However, the press service does not report the exact number of hospitalized wounded.

The US State Department urges Dushanbe and Bishkek to respect ceasefire on border. This is stated in a statement by US State Department spokesman Ned Price.

«We are concerned about reports of clashes on the Tajik-Kyrgyz border. The lives of civilians are at stake, and we express sympathy for the victims. We call on both sides to respect the ceasefire and redouble efforts to restore calm through diplomacy», – he wrote on his Twitter page on September 17.

Source: Asia-Plus