The first-ever trilateral summit between the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will take place in the Tajik city of Khujand on March 31. The announcement was made by Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov during the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Baisalov highlighted the summit’s significance, noting that the final agreement on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border had been reached, calling it a "historic victory of diplomacy and political will." He credited Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov’s dedication to ensuring peace and stability in the region as a key factor in resolving the long-standing dispute.
The summit is expected to focus on strengthening regional cooperation and addressing key issues related to security, economic development, and infrastructure projects. Among the documents prepared for signing are agreements on state borders, energy cooperation, water resource management, and the construction of new roads.
This development follows the February 21 signing of the final protocol on the delimitation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border, resolving one of the region’s most complex territorial disputes.
Over the years, Kyrgyzstan has successfully settled its border issues with China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, and the agreement with Tajikistan marks the final step in resolving all outstanding territorial matters.
Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover hits $4.5bn in January 2025, up 7.1% y/y
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In terms of trade balance, Uzbekistan’s exports totaled $1.3bn, reflecting a 14.1% increase, while imports amounted to $3.19bn, marking a 4.4% rise.
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Uzbekistan’s Trade with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Uzbekistan’s trade turnover with Kyrgyzstan in January 2025 stood at $48.9mn, reflecting a slight increase from $46.4mn in 2024 but a decline from $61.7mn in 2023. Exports totaled $24.8mn, down from $26.8mn in 2024 and $43.4mn in 2023. Meanwhile, imports rose to $24.2mn, compared to $19.6mn in 2024 and $18.3mn in 2023.
Trade between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan amounted to $35.2mn in January 2025, marking a decline from $37.9mn in 2024 and $38.8mn in 2023. Exports fell to $30.2mn, down from $32.6mn in 2024 and $33.5mn in 2023. Similarly, imports decreased slightly to $5.0mn, compared to $5.3mn in both 2024 and 2023.
Overall, Uzbekistan's foreign trade turnover totaled $4.5bn in January 2025, up $297.2mn or 7.1% compared to the same month in 2024. Exports rose 14.1% to $1.3bn, while imports increased 4.4% to $3.19bn. This resulted in a $1.89bn trade deficit, reflecting the country's ongoing dependence on imports to meet domestic demand.
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