BISHKEK, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon signed an agreement on the delimitation and demarcation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border here Thursday.

Japarov said the signing of the agreement would be a historically significant event, welcomed with enthusiasm by peoples of both countries and the international community, according to the press service of the Kyrgyz president.

"This step will make a significant contribution to strengthening security, stability, and sustainable development not only of our states but also of the entire Central Asian region," Japarov said.

Rahmon also described the event as "historic," saying the agreement "will create a solid foundation for further strengthening interstate relations."

"I am confident that the results of today's meetings will elevate our relations to a new level, one that serves the fundamental interests of our peoples," he said.

Meanwhile, a ceremony was held on Thursday to resume the work of two checkpoints on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border.

The border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan has been kept closed following a border conflict in May 2021. Enditem

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