The signing of the document took place on July 8, 2025, in Dushanbe and is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties in the tourism sector.
The implementation of the agreement will be carried out by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also been tasked with notifying the Tajik side about the completion of all necessary procedures in the country.
The agreement provides for the expansion of cooperation in promoting tourist destinations and brands, such as the "Great Silk Road," as well as the development of ecotourism, ethnotourism, mountaineering, rafting, and medical tourism. It also emphasizes attracting investments for the construction of tourist infrastructure.
The document covers issues of experience exchange in hotel management, training of personnel, organizing joint exhibitions, forums, and promotional campaigns, as well as ensuring the safety of tourists.
The agreement will be valid for 5 years with automatic extension for subsequent five-year periods. It will come into force ten days after its official publication.
Text of the Agreement
Approved by the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic dated December 31, 2025, No. 854
AGREEMENT
between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on cooperation in the field of tourism
City of Dushanbe, July 8, 2025
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, hereinafter referred to as the Parties,
with the aim of creating favorable conditions for the development of tourism and better familiarization with the cultural life of the populations of the states of the Parties;
recognizing mutual interest in close and long-term cooperation in the field of tourism;
wishing to develop relations between the states of the Parties in the field of tourism, as well as between their national entities engaged in tourism activities;
taking into account the important role of tourism in the economic, social, and cultural progress of the states of the Parties;
striving to achieve effective cooperation between the Parties in the field of tourism;
have agreed as follows:
Article 1.
The Parties promote the expansion of cooperation in the field of tourism to familiarize citizens of one state with the achievements in the fields of science, economy, social development, culture, natural attractions, as well as historical and cultural monuments and traditions of the peoples of the other state.
Cooperation is carried out on the basis of equality, mutual benefit, in accordance with the legislation of the states of the Parties, the provisions of this Agreement, and international treaties to which the states of the Parties are parties.
Article 2.
The Parties support close cooperation between authorized state bodies and tourism organizations, as well as other organizations involved in the development of international and domestic tourism.
The Parties promote the promotion of joint tourist routes and brands, such as the "Great Silk Road," by organizing international conferences, forums, seminars, and exhibitions, as well as publications in mass media and the internet.
Article 3.
The Parties cooperate in the following areas:
- advertising in mass media;
- conducting events for the development of tourism, including group and individual tourism for attending sports, music, theater, and folklore festivals;
- participation in tourism fairs and exhibitions;
- organizing familiarization trips for representatives of tourism organizations and the media;
- developing mountaineering, rafting, ethnotourism, ecotourism, and sanatorium-resort tourism;
- attracting investments in the tourism sector, including the construction of facilities;
- developing medical and sports tourism;
- developing transport and logistics innovations;
- developing gastronomic tourism;
- exchanging experience in hotel management;
- training and internships for workers in the tourism industry;
- exchanging information in the field of tourism, including the creation of tourist complexes and recreational areas;
- assisting in the implementation of research and projects for tourism development;
- distributing tourist publications and materials, including audio and video, promoting tourism potential.
Article 4.
The Parties facilitate the dissemination of informational and promotional materials about the tourism and historical-cultural potential through national tourist offices in third countries and support trips for tourists from these countries.
The Parties take measures to protect the rights and legitimate interests of tourists on the territory of the other state, including evacuation in emergency situations.
Article 5.
The Parties coordinate cooperation within the framework of the World Tourism Organization.
Article 6.
All disputes and disagreements are resolved through consultations and negotiations.
Article 7.
This Agreement does not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties under other international treaties.
Article 8.
The expenses related to the implementation of the Agreement shall be covered by each Party in accordance with their legislation and financial resources.
Article 9.
The Agreement may be supplemented by mutual consent of the Parties.
Article 10.
Authorized bodies for the implementation of the Agreement are appointed:
- from the Kyrgyz side - the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce;
- from the Tajik side - the Committee for the Development of Tourism under the Government.
Article 11.
The Agreement enters into force upon receipt of the last notification of the completion of the necessary procedures.
The Agreement is valid for 5 years with automatic extension unless one of the Parties notifies the other of termination no later than 6 months before the expiration.
The termination of the Agreement does not affect projects concluded during its validity unless otherwise agreed.
Done in Dushanbe on July 8, 2025, in two copies in Kyrgyz, Tajik, and Russian languages.
In case of discrepancies, the text in Russian shall prevail.
For the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
For the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
