In reaction to growing worries over extremist forces in Afghanistan, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) maintains regular contact with the Taliban leadership to enhance regional security.
According to Yuri Shuvalov, the CSTO Secretariat delegate, member nations are negotiating with the Taliban in the hopes of reaching a settlement, as reported by Sputnik News Agency.
To offset any potential threats from Afghanistan, the representative stressed the significance of keeping political and military-technical preparedness.
He continued, “CSTO is closely watching Tajikistan’s southern borders to detect any potential threats posed by different extremist groups known to operate from Afghanistan.”
Imangali Tasmagambetov, the secretary general of the CSTO, also voiced his worries on Friday regarding the growing danger of terrorist organisations from Afghanistan infiltrating the lands of the member nations.
“Terrorist organisations and extremist ideologies are more likely to penetrate the regions of our CSTO partners. Particular worry should be given to complex threats emanating from Afghanistan, he said.
The importance of a complete resolution, a peaceful and neutral state with a secure economy, and an inclusive political system were also highlighted in Russia’s updated Foreign Policy idea for a peaceful Eurasia.
The documents emphasised the need for a peaceful and stable Eurasia, calling for “comprehensive settlement in Afghanistan, assistance in building it as a sovereign, peaceful and neutral state with a stable economy and political system, which meets the interests of all the ethnic groups living there and opens up prospects for integrating Afghanistan into the Eurasian space for cooperation.”
The recent comments made by a number of Moscow and CSTO leaders revealed their worries regarding the security and political climate in Afghanistan.
The de facto administration, however, disputed that Afghanistan was posing any threats to its neighbouring countries. It reaffirmed that it wouldn’t permit any organisations to use Afghan territory against its neighbours.