OSCE facilitates sessions to strengthen Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border water co-operation

On 17 October 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in co-operation with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources and the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation, organized introductory sessions on the recently established Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Border Agreement. The event, attended by 30 regional officials (one woman) from both institutions in the Sughd Region, highlighted the agreement’s importance as a key milestone in bilateral co-operation.

The sessions aimed to enhance institutional capacity by equipping participants with knowledge and practical skills needed for the effective implementation of the agreement at local level. Through training and open dialogue, officials discussed regional co-operation on transboundary rivers, the legal framework for bilateral water co-operation, national water legislation, and integrated water resources management.

By empowering regional staff, the initiative promotes closer collaboration and co-ordination between border regions of the two countries, contributing to sustainable resource management and stability in border communities.

This activity aligns with the OSCE’s mission to support dialogue, foster co-operation, and promote lasting peace and sustainable development in the region.