Russia welcomes resolution of border conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

AKIPRESS.COM - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin on May 19, Tass reported. "We talked about positive example of transition from confrontation to cooperation demonstrated by Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. We are very glad that the countries proceeded to border delimitation and demarcation," Sergei Lavrov said.
Minister Lavrov called the political process launched by the countries "a good example" for all former Soviet Union republics, where the borders were not delimited yet.
"This process needs to be ramped up now," Minister Lavrov said.