Afghanistan Peace Campaign
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has announced that the plan to strengthen the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan will be approved in the next two days.
Azerbaijani media reported on Tuesday, November 26, that the CSTO is set to approve this plan on November 28.
The report was based on statements from Imangali Tasmagambetov, the Secretary-General of the CSTO.
Previously, the Secretary-General had mentioned that the draft plan to reinforce the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan had been reviewed and agreed upon by the CSTO member states.
He emphasized that this plan plays a crucial role in ensuring the security of Central Asia as a whole, adding that the decision to develop this plan was made 13 years ago.
According to a report by RIA Novosti, the plan includes several stages, such as clarifying capabilities, practical implementation, full deployment along the border, and the possibility of adjusting weapon ranges for several years.
The Collective Security Treaty was signed in May 1992 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and its members include Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
The strengthening of the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border reflects growing concerns over regional security, especially following the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan.
This initiative comes as part of the CSTO’s broader efforts to address instability in Central Asia, which has been exacerbated by the potential flow of refugees and militants from Afghanistan.
While the plan aims to enhance border security, there are concerns about the impact on local communities and trade, as well as the humanitarian consequences for Afghan refugees seeking refuge in Tajikistan.
The international community must ensure that any security measures do not compromise the rights of vulnerable populations and contribute to long-term peace and stability in the region.