The two leaders signed documents in Dushanbe defining the new format for the Russian border guards’ presence in Tajikistan and the conditions for the presence of a Russian military base in the country.
After signing the documents, President Vladimir Putin noted that Russia places great importance on stability in the Central Asian region. Ensuring and strengthening a permanently functioning Russian military base will serve as a guarantee of stability in the region overall, Mr Putin said.
Intergovernmental agreements were also signed in the presence of the two heads of state.
See also
Official Visit to Tajikistan. Visiting Russia's Military Base
October 16 − 17, 2004