All posts tagged "CSTO"

CSTO to supply Tajikistan with weapons to strengthen Afghan border

Russia and other members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) are expected to begin supplying weapons and military equipment to Tajikistan by the end of...

Iranian envoy warns Western interventions threaten regional security

Referring to developments in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Ukraine, Jalali said Western interference had contributed to regional security challenges.

Russia-Afghanistan trade doubles in first half of 2026, envoy says

“Trade turnover between our countries is growing. In the first half of this year, it doubled,” Kabulov said.

IEA ambassador: Daesh leadership and centers ‘completely’ eliminated in Afghanistan

Gul Hassan Hassan, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) ambassador to Russia, said on Friday that the group’s leadership and centers had been completely eliminated from...

CSTO chief says IEA has become long-term political actor in Afghanistan

Masadykov said CSTO member states have stepped up bilateral engagement with the IEA authorities in Kabul to promote economic development.

Tahawol: CSTO meeting on Afghanistan reviewed

Moscow to host regional security talks on Afghanistan and Central Asia

Meanwhile, the CSTO Collective Security Council is scheduled to meet in Moscow on November 10 and 11.

Russia says strengthening Tajik-Afghan border is security priority

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has repeatedly said it will not allow any group to use Afghan territory to carry out attacks against neighbouring countries.

Tajikistan to receive military equipment to strengthen Afghan border

Masadykov said security along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border is a priority for all CSTO member states.

CSTO chief: Afghan border instability poses risks to regional security

Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Secretary-General Taalatbek Masadykov has warned that instability in parts of Afghanistan, particularly areas bordering the organization’s zone of responsibility, poses risks...

CSTO says Afghanistan remains a key security priority

Vasilyev said a joint program to strengthen security along the border has already been launched, with CSTO member states currently assessing Tajikistan's security requirements.

CSTO calls for stronger regional border security cooperation at SCO meeting

The meeting underscored the continued focus of regional security organizations on improving joint mechanisms to address evolving security challenges across Eurasia.

CSTO says Tajik-Afghan border security still ‘complicated’

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has repeatedly stated that Afghan territory will not be used against any country.

CSTO, UN stress ‘Afghanistan factor’ in Central Asia security discussions

They also emphasized closer coordination with UN bodies to strengthen regional responses to emerging threats.

CSTO leaders meet in Bishkek to address regional security, focus on Afghanistan

The meeting signals continued efforts by the CSTO to address pressing regional security challenges and solidify its role as a key actor in shaping the security...

Regional security talks focus on Afghanistan border risks

Officials reviewed progress on joint efforts to strengthen border security, with further meetings of foreign and defense ministers expected in the coming months.

CSTO official warns Afghanistan-based militants pose major threat to regional stability

Andrey Serdyukov, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, has warned that militant groups based in Afghanistan pose a significant threat to...

Central Asia and Afghanistan are key security concerns for CSTO: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that security risks in Central Asia and developments in Afghanistan are among the primary concerns for the Collective...

CSTO to strengthen Tajik–Afghan border security amid escalating clashes

The CSTO, which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, has pledged to ensure the region's border security is strengthened in light of the growing instability.

Situation along Afghan-Tajik border “not stable,” says Dushanbe

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia supports increased engagement with the authorities in Kabul, which Moscow formally recognized in July, noting that Afghanistan remains “an important...