A summit of heads of state, foreign ministers, defense ministers, and secretaries of national security of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) was held on Thursday in the city of Astana.
At this meeting, the political and security situation of the region was discussed.
The document for strengthening the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border will also be approved during this meeting.
Yuri Ushakov, assistant to the President of Russia, confirmed that the document for strengthening the Tajik-Afghan border would be approved at the CSTO summit.
Ushakov stated that a total of fourteen documents were prepared for signing.
In a press release published by the CSTO, it was stated that the participants in this meeting would exchange views on the military-political situation in the member states.
Imangali Tasmagambetov, the Secretary General of the CSTO, stated before the meeting that the plan to strengthen the Tajik-Afghan border had reached its final stage and that practical work would soon begin.
Tasmagambetov also described the activities of “terrorists” in Afghanistan as a serious problem for Central Asia.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, who participated in the CSTO summit, said that the organization had become a key structure for ensuring peace and stability in Eurasia.
The summit highlighted the growing importance of the CSTO in addressing regional security concerns and fostering cooperation among its member states. The approval of the Tajik-Afghan border security document marks a significant step in strengthening regional stability, especially in the face of ongoing challenges in Afghanistan.
The discussions at the summit reflect a collective commitment to peace and security in the Eurasian region.
The organization is a regional one and includes the member states of Russia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and Armenia.
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