Afghanistan Peace Campaign
The Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) stated that a significant number of terrorist groups remain active in Afghanistan.
Imangali Tasmagambetov described terrorist activities in Afghanistan as a serious problem and announced that a plan to strengthen the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border would be approved on November 28.
In an interview with Belarus’s STV network, Tasmagambetov said the CSTO’s program to enhance the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border will be finalized during a meeting in Astana on November 28.
He expressed concerns about Afghanistan’s security situation, highlighting its implications for Central Asia. Strengthening the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border, he said, would allow CSTO member states to collectively ensure the security of the region.
Over the past three years, the CSTO has repeatedly raised alarms about Afghanistan’s security conditions. It has conducted several military drills in Tajikistan, near the Afghanistan border, as part of its preparations to address potential threats.
The escalating tensions in Afghanistan and the region have been marked by a surge in attacks by militant groups. Recent incidents include deadly bombings in Afghanistan’s cities such as Kabul and Kandahar, as well as cross-border strikes targeting Pakistani forces. In Pakistan, militant groups have increased their activities, with 55 personnel killed in November alone.
These developments highlight the fragile security situation in the region. Collaborative efforts, such as the CSTO’s border-strengthening initiatives, are essential to counter the growing threats posed by these militant groups. However, a broader international response is needed to address the root causes of instability in Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
The CSTO member states includes Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.