This protocol provides implementation provisions for the Agreement between the President of the Republic of Tajikistan E. S. Rakhmanov, and the leader of the United Tajik Opposition, S. A. Nuri from 23 December 1996. It delineates the main functions and powers of the Commission of National Reconciliation. An additional protocol signed on 21 February 1997 providing the amendments to this Protocol is also included within this document.

This agreement provides measures for the integration of URNG into civilian life and the political transformation of URNG into a political party. It also contains provisions to be included in a National Reconciliation Act that will form the legal framework for the integration efforts.

This agreement delineates actions to be taken prior to the Summit negotiation in Moscow. These actions include a cessation of all hostilities, the withdrawal of armed forces and the restoration of law and order in the area.

This agreement calls for reform to the constitution, particularly on issues pertaining to indigenous peoples' rights, the role and functions of the security forces and government reorganisation. The Agreement also establishes an Electoral Reform Commission to review and reform the electoral framework.

This agreement provides for the cessation of hostilities, separation and assembly of forces and disarmament and demobilisation of armed groups. It also reaffirms the role of the UN in verifying fulfillment of the agreement.

This agreement declares the cessation of hostilities and provides for the transformation of RUF/SL into a political party, a programme of socio-economic development, reconstruction and rehabilitation. It also provides immunity for RUF members on any actions taken until the signing of the agreement.

This agreement provides for border security and confidence measures between the parties to the agreement. It calls for military disclosure when the parties are undertaking border exercises and for the reduction of troop levels in the border areas. It also allows the parties to observe and inspect troop movements in each other territory upon invitation.