President Jeenbekov holds meeting due to situation on Kyrgyz-Tajik border

Bishkek, Sept. 17, 2019. / Kabar /. President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov held a working meeting with head of President’s Office Dosaly Esenaliev, Secretary of the Security Council Damir Sagynbaev, Foreign Minister Chingiz Aidarbekov and head of the foreign policy department of the President’s Office Daniyar Sydykov on the current situation on the Kyrgyz-Tajik state border.
The head of state emphasized that since the conflict arose on the state border section in Batken Oblast, he received full operational information, his press service reported.
The meeting participants informed about the talks held the day before with representatives of the relevant state bodies of Tajikistan.
It was once again noted that the Tajik side was the first to use firearms.
Jeenbekov emphasized the need to prevent further escalation of the conflict. It was also noted that wounded citizens, if necessary, will be transported to hospitals in Bishkek.
The head of state expressed his condolences to the family of a military serviceman of the State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic Ravshan Muminov, who died in the line of duty.
The President emphasized that the settlement of the situation should take place strictly within the framework of international law and previously reached agreements, which was repeatedly noted during negotiations with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.