THE KHUJAND AGREEMENT: A NEW STAGE OF GEOPOLITICAL STABILITY IN CENTRAL ASIA.
Keywords:
Enclave, security zone, delimitation, integration, geopolitics, infrastructure, transit, water resources, transboundary problems.Abstract
This article analyzes the signing of the agreement on the junction point of the state borders of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing that it is not only politically significant but also an important event from a historical and cultural point of view. This summit plays a crucial role in the geopolitical position of Central Asia, finding solutions to problems related to borders and the use of water resources. It is emphasized that cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment, infrastructure, water resources, transit, science, education, cultural ties, and security has reached a new level. The opening of the ‘‘Dustlik’’ (Friendship) stele is noted as a symbol of kinship. The rapid development of trilateral cooperation is shown to be able to expand regional integration and create new opportunities in the fields of industry, agriculture, and innovative technologies. It is also concluded that the meeting launched a new era of reliable cooperation in the region, aimed at eliminating past problems.
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