UN comments on situation on Kyrgyz-Tajik border

Bishkek, April 30, 2021 . / Kabar / . The United Nations is following with concern the situation on border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary General Farhan Haq said during a daily press briefing on Thursday. “This is something that we are following with concern. We are also aware that there has been announcement by the two countries that a ceasefire has now been agreed. If that is the case, that would be welcome,” Haq said at the briefing. The representative also added the UN encourages both sides to continue direct negotiation to resolve and outstanding issues in a peaceful manner.