Discussion of regional cooperation among Central Asian countries, the Khujand Declaration on Eternal Friendship, and a briefing on the preparation process for the 4th Dushanbe International Water Conference at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center

On May 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C., by the initiative of the embassies of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center, a roundtable was held on full and complete resolution of border issues, the Khujand Declaration on Eternal Friendship, and regional cooperation, as well as a briefing on the preparation process for the 4th Dushanbe International Water Conference. 

During the event, the Ambassador of Tajikistan noted that high political will and strong commitment of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, His Excellency Sadir Japarov helped to permanently resolve one century old border dispute between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, which is an important historical and a breakthrough deal in the international experience. The historical significance of the Khujand Declaration on Eternal Friendship dated March 31, 2025 and the Treaty between the Republic of Tajikistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Junction Point of the State Borders of the three countries was also emphasized.

Also at the roundtable a briefing on the preparation process for the 4th Dushanbe International Water Conference and the international initiatives of the Republic of Tajikistan related to addressing global water and climate issues presented, and the participants were kindly asked to follow up on the results of the Dushanbe Conference and reflect them in their publications.  

In addition, the Ambassador of Tajikistan answered a number of questions from the participants, including on cooperation between the countries in the water and energy sectors, the Rogun HPP construction project, transport and logistics integration, and regional cooperation.