Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan exchange border land plots

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have finalized a significant border demarcation, transferring two settlements from Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan. The villages of Chongara and Tosh-Tobo, home to approximately 2,500 residents, will now fall under Kyrgyz administration. Spokesperson Askat Alagozov announced that registration procedures will commence, leading to the granting of Kyrgyz citizenship for the inhabitants.

In a reciprocal move, Kyrgyzstan ceded land plots of equal size to Uzbekistan, though their specific locations remain undisclosed. This exchange is part of a broader effort to resolve long-standing border disputes between the two Central Asian nations. The agreement aims to facilitate smoother relations and resource management, particularly concerning shared water resources like the Andijan reservoir.

Beyond the settlement transfers, the countries also agreed on a land exchange to facilitate the construction of a crucial road. This project will connect the villages of Say and Tayan, drastically reducing the travel distance between Aydarken and Botken from 225 km to just 55 km. Additionally, Kyrgyzstan has put forth a proposal for a land swap with Kazakhstan near the city of Tokmok, potentially paving the way for a new toll highway.

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registration procedures will now begin in these settlements, after which residents will be granted Kyrgyz citizenship.