President’s Deadline: Complete Border Demarcation with Tajikistan by Year’s End
SCNS Chairman Kamchybek Tashiev Meets with Residents of Batken Region to Discuss Border Delimitation
The Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), Kamchybek Tashiev, recently held a meeting with residents of Batken region to address the issue of the delimitation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. The meeting, which saw the participation of representatives from all districts of the region, was dedicated to providing clarity on the border situation.
During the meeting, Tashiev discussed the historical background of the border issue between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, dating back to the Soviet period. He highlighted the agreements that have been reached and the exchange of land plots between the two countries, explaining in detail which territories were transferred and on what terms. Residents had the opportunity to ask questions and received clear answers on the matter.
A significant announcement was made during the meeting regarding the construction of new modern houses for the residents of Dostuk village, who will be subject to resettlement due to the border delimitation.
Tashiev also emphasized that the focus moving forward will be on demarcation of the border. Personnel, employees, and heads of the Border Service have been deployed to the region to install border fences, working diligently to meet the deadline set by President Sadyr Japarov to complete the works by the end of the year. Tashiev even expressed his willingness to temporarily relocate to Batken to personally supervise the progress of the work if needed.
Participants at the meeting expressed their gratitude to the country’s leadership, with elders offering blessings and prayers for the victims. The youth of Batken presented Tashiev with a symbolic gift, a souvenir axe, as a token of appreciation for his efforts in combating corruption and safeguarding the unity and development of the republic.
It was noted that on March 13, 2025, the Presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan signed an agreement on the border between the two states, establishing the total length of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border at 1,006.84 kilometers. The meeting served as a crucial step in fostering transparency and cooperation between the government and residents in addressing border-related issues.
