Despite the incident, operations at the capital's international airport continued without disruption, as confirmed by its administration.

Mirziyoyev expressed support for the Trans-Afghan Railway project and emphasized the significance of restoring Afghanistan's internal transport routes.

A cache of weapons including two US military M-16 sniper rifles and an M-4 carbine were seized along with other.

Previously serving as prime minister under his predecessor Islam Karimov, Mirziyoyev has presented himself as a reformer since assuming power.

The organization said Khairulloyev visited the border as part of a special interstate policy and requirements of Tajik border guards.