China Commends Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan for Signing State Border Agreement

China extends its congratulations to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan for signing an agreement on their state border, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kyrgyz media.

Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular press briefing, responding to reports that Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon signed an agreement on the delimitation and demarcation of the Kyrgyz - Tajik border in Bishkek on Thursday.

China highly values the key role played by the leaders of both countries in resolving the border issue through peaceful consultation, Mao said, adding that this development is conducive to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity.

As a friendly neighbor and comprehensive strategic partner, China is willing to make joint efforts with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to further strengthen good-neighborly relations, enhance mutually beneficial cooperation across all areas, and jointly build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future, Mao said.