Mirziyoyev calls for faster ID-card border crossing with Tajikistan

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has called for faster introduction of a border-crossing system with Tajikistan based on ID cards. He said that growing cargo traffic between the two countries shows the need to resolve the issue. He made the remarks at a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin.

Mirziyoyev noted that developing relations with Tajikistan had been a priority since the first days of his presidency. He said the two sides had done considerable work over this period to strengthen bilateral ties.

"Previously the borders were closed. There was neither the trade turnover we have today nor such close relations. We also need to speed up the introduction of the ID-card border crossing system," the president said. The head of state stressed that the increase in cargo transport creates a practical need to simplify border crossing. In November 2024, it was reported that plans existed to introduce in Uzbekistan the option of entering Tajikistan with an ID card.