Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan discuss riverbank reinforcement in border areas

Representatives from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan convened for a working meeting focused on reinforcing riverbanks in the border regions of Batken region. The discussions, initiated by the Kyrgyz side, took place in the Tangi and Dacha border areas and involved high-ranking officials from both countries' districts and relevant agencies.

A key point of discussion was the potential utilization of soil and crushed stone generated from a neutral road construction project undertaken by Tajikistan in the Dacha area. The parties explored using these materials to reinforce both banks of the Ak-Suu River, with planned work targeting the section from Dacha to the Golovnoy water intake.

Additionally, an agreement was reached to reinforce the riverbank along the Kapchygai-Tangi section. These reinforcement efforts are crucial due to rising water levels, which pose a significant risk of bank erosion and potential changes to the river channel. Specialized equipment is already deployed at the site, and the head of the Water Resources Department of Batken district urged the Tajik side to expedite the reinforcement work.