Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan sign agreement to demarcate state borders

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have officially completed the demarcation of their state border, according to a statement from the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. The agreement, which was signed by the presidents of the two countries in December 2022, entered into force on July 4, Turanews.kz reports.

The border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan is 2,357 kilometers long and is marked with 1,301 border markers. The demarcation process began in the early 2000s and was completed in September 2002. However, there were three sections of the border that remained controversial, and these were finally resolved in the 2022 agreement.

The completion of the demarcation of the border is a significant milestone in the relations between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. It will help to strengthen security and cooperation between the two countries, and it will also facilitate trade and economic activity.

Background

The demarcation of the border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan was a complex and challenging process. The two countries share a long history and a common border, but they also have legal systems. This made it difficult to reach an agreement on the exact location of the border in some areas.

However, the two countries were able to overcome these challenges and reach an agreement that is fair and equitable to both sides. The demarcation of the border is a significant achievement for Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and it is a testament to the strong relations between the two countries.