DUSHANBE, April 17, 2010, Asia-Plus – There are no real preconditions for destabilization of the situation in Tajikistan; however, this does not mean that Tajik authorities underestimate social problems existing in the country, participants at a roundtable meeting, entitled “Events in Kyrgyzstan and their Impact on Other Countries of the Region,” have noted.
Organized by the
Elita
(Elite) magazine jointly with the representative office of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Tajikistan, the meeting took place in Dushanbe on April 16. The event brought together known Tajik experts and political scientists and representatives from the government institutions and political parties as well as media.
Tajik political scientist Abdullo Rahnamo considers that though Tajikistan has many unsolved social problems such instability does not threaten the country.
Known Tajik journalist Rajab Mirzo noted, “Although recent Kyrgyz events have caused human casualties, we must realize that trust of people in social justice won.”
Muhiddin Kabiri, leader of the Islamic Revival Party of Tajikistan (IRPT), noted that the people of Tajikistan must not see any danger in the IRPT. “As political force, we will never use violence, but this does not mean that we are not able to solve social problems facing society,” Kabiri noted.
Concerning issues related to further relations between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, known Tajik political scientist Rashid Ghani Abdullo said, “Kyrgyzstan has been and will remain one of the main partners of Tajikistan in the region.” According to him, Bishkek has always had good relations with Dushanbe. “We have many things in common; both countries are implementing large hydroelectricity projects,” said the expert, “Kyrgyzstan is a good neighbor for us, we share the same stances on the energy and communication issues. Besides, this country is a window for us to other countries and thereby it releases us from dependency on the other country.”
According to the expert, following the recent events in Bishkek, Central Asia’s countries have reviewed their weaknesses and made necessary amendments.
