Organization of Turkic States supports Kyrgyzstan's efforts to peacefully resolve situation on border

Bishkek, Jan. 28, 2022 . / Kabar / . Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Baghdad Amreyev made a statement on Friday about the situation on the Kyrgyz-Tajik state border.

In his address, Amreyev noted that the Organization expresses deep concern about the situation at the Kyrgyz-Tajik state border and cals for an immediate cessation of the armed clashes, peaceful settlement and stabilization of the situation by means of diplomatic negotiations.

“The Organization of Turkic States condemns the use of military weapons against civilians and urges to take necessary measures for refraining from further escalation of the tension at the state border of the two neighboring countries.

We express support to the efforts of the Kyrgyz Republic to find a peaceful solution to the situation and welcome the dialogue between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan based on mutual understanding, mutual respect, good neighborliness and coexistence,” the statement of OTS heads runs.

Amreyev expressed hope that as a result of the negotiations, the two sides will take necessary steps that will lead to strengthening mutual trust and avoiding conflicts in the future.

The border conflict started on Jan. 27 when Tajik border guards unilaterally blocked a section of the Batken-Isfana road in the area of ​​Tort-Kocho in Batken of Kyrgyzstan.

Later, after the negotiations of the sides the road section was reopened for traffic.

However, the same day late evening the situation worsened due to the use of weapons and fire by the Tajik side on the border units of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chyr-Dobo area of ​​ Batken region. The Tajik side used mortars and grenade launchers.

Further, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan agreed on a complete ceasefire on the border.

The Border Service of Kyrgyzstan reported on Jan. 28 that the night passed calmly and the situation at the border is stable.

According to data of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, 12 servicemen of Kyrgyzstan received various injuries during the conflict.