The sides discussed a range of issues related to Tajik-Kyrgyz relations and prospects for their development.

In this context, the head of state noted the importance of more active development of political dialogue and strengthening the atmosphere of trust in the relations between the two countries based on centuries-old ties of friendship and principles of good-neighborliness.

It was noted that over the past four months the parties have agreed on the design and working description of about 196 kilometres of the state border line, and by now, the description of almost 90 per cent of its passage has been completed.

The sides also discussed issues of joint use of water resources of transboundary rivers, expansion of trade-economic, parliamentary and other ties between the two countries. Some topics of regional and international nature were also touched upon during the meeting.