President of Russia Vladimir Putin held telephone conversations with the leaders of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The Kremlin reported.
During the talks, the heads of state discussed the situation at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border.
«Vladimir Putin called on the parties to prevent further escalation and take measures to resolve the situation as soon as possible exclusively by peaceful, political and diplomatic means. He reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to provide the necessary assistance in order to ensure stability in the Kyrgyz-Tajik border area. The parties agreed to continue maintaining contacts,» the statement says.
Emergency situation has been introduced in Batken region. Shooting began at several sites of the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on the morning of September 16. Settlements in Leilek and Batken district came under fire. The Ministry of Health reported 139 victims, 36 people were killed. As a result of the armed conflict on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border, residents of seven villages in Batken and Leilek districts, as well as Dzhekendi village in Chon-Alai district of Osh region, left their homes.
Presidents Sadyr Japarov and Emomali Rahmon agreed to ceasefire on September 16. The Tajik side violated the agreements.
