Afghanistan Peace CampaignPolitical analysts say that CSTO member states view their own national stability and interests as directly tied to the situation in Afghanistan.
Foreign ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Afghanistan in its pursuit of peace and stability, according to a joint statement.
The organization, in a released communiqué, said it is ready to cooperate and engage in international efforts for Afghanistan’s development in coordination with the United Nations, and urged the global community to increase humanitarian aid to the Afghan people.
Part of the statement reads: “We reaffirm our intention to support Afghanistan in becoming a peaceful and stable country, and our readiness to take part in international efforts for its development under the central coordinating role of the United Nations.”
“We call on the international community to increase humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people,” it added.
Shamsur Rahman Ahmadzai, an economic analyst, said: “They help all countries of the world in any situation. We too can use these funds or aid from different UN agencies for economic growth.”
Political analysts say that CSTO member states view their own national stability and interests as directly tied to the situation in Afghanistan.
Sayed Ebadullah Sadeq, a political analyst, said: “CSTO countries have an important role in Afghanistan’s peace and security, and they must fulfill it properly. Given Afghanistan’s central location, these countries, along with China, India, Pakistan, and Iran can strengthen their economic, political, trade, and transit ties through coordination with Afghanistan.”
Fazal Rahman Oria, another political analyst, said: “If Afghanistan enjoys lasting peace and stability, development will follow, and this will also help bring progress and stability to Central Asian countries.”
Meanwhile, on June 19 of this year, the President of Kyrgyzstan had also stressed the importance of close and continuous monitoring of the situation in Afghanistan during a meeting of CSTO Security Council Secretaries, describing it as key to ensuring regional peace and security.
The Islamic Emirate has also consistently stated its commitment to maintaining lasting stability in the country.