Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan seek to strengthen border cooperation

Central Asia’s Border Regime Creates New Distance and Connection

Executive Summary: Central Asian regionalism has made a viable pivot since independence, and borders continue to play an important role in deepening regional cooperation. Intentions to improve border management mark ongoing cooperation (see EDM, September 24). On September 23, the heads of the Kyrgyz, Kazakh, and Tajik border services met in Issyk-Kul to strengthen information-sharing […]

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan seek to strengthen border cooperation

Border control officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have discussed ways to improve information sharing, joint training and emergency response to strengthen regional security. Kazinform reported on September 23 that the Kyrgyz delegation was headed by State Border Service Chairman Abdikarim Alimbayev. Kazakhstan was represented by Yerlan Aldazhumanov, Deputy Chairman of the National Security Committee […]