Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to Hold Historic Trilateral Summit in March
On March 31, 2025, the presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will meet for the first-ever trilateral summit in Khujand, Tajikistan. This landmark event is set to play a significant role in fostering regional cooperation. Discussions will focus on key issues such as security, economic development, and infrastructure, with an emphasis on strengthening ties between the three countries.
The announcement was made by Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov during the 58th session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva. He called the summit a historic victory of diplomacy and political will, crediting Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov’s dedication to peace and stability for the recent resolution of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border dispute.
Key areas of focus at the summit
The trilateral meeting will focus on enhancing relations between the three countries. Major topics for discussion include energy cooperation, management of water resources, the construction of new roads, and further agreements regarding state borders. A key development that has set the stage for the summit is the recent signing of the final protocol on the delimitation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. This agreement resolves one of the most contentious territorial disputes in the region.
Following the border agreement with Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan has now successfully settled all border issues with its neighboring countries, including previous agreements with China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
Trade relations Between Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan
Uzbekistan’s trade relations with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have seen fluctuations over the past few years. In January 2025, trade turnover with Kyrgyzstan reached $48.9 mln, slightly up from $46.4 mln in 2024 but lower than $61.7 mln in 2023. Exports to Kyrgyzstan decreased to $24.8 mln, while imports rose to $24.2 mln.
Trade between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan reached $35.2 mln in January 2025, showing a decline from $37.9 mln in 2024 and $38.8 mln in 2023. Exports to Tajikistan fell to $30.2 mln, while imports slightly declined to $5 mln.
Uzbekistan’s total foreign trade turnover in January 2025 amounted to $4.5 bn, a 7.1% increase compared to the same month in 2024. Exports grew by 14.1% to $1.3 bn, while imports rose 4.4% to $3.19 bn, contributing to a trade deficit of $1.89 bn. This growth reflects Uzbekistan’s continued reliance on imports to meet domestic demand.
