First time in history! Interim agreement on Kyrgyz-Uzbek border signed

Following the talks between the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, an interim agreement on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border was signed. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Almazbek Atambayev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The most important political document, signed personally by the heads of two states, was a joint statement by the presidents.

Also, about ten other documents have been signed:

— Memorandum on cooperation between the parliament of Kyrgyzstan and the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan;

— Agreement between the Governments of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on cooperation and mutual assistance on compliance with tax legislation;

— Agreement between the Governments of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on the activities of border officials;

— Agreement between the Governments of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on cooperation in the field of higher education;

— Agreement between the Governments of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on scientific and technical cooperation;

— Protocol on the exchange of letters of ratification of the consular convention between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan;

— Agreement between the mayor’s office of Osh city and Andijon Administration on cooperation in trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres;

— Agreement on cooperation between chambers of commerce and industry of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan;

— Memorandum of Understanding between the National Institute for Strategic Studies of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

— Agreement between Bishkek mayor’s office and Tashkent City Administration;

— Agreement between the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on interregional cooperation.