Russia continues to support Tajikistan in enhancing the security of its borders with Afghanistan
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The Russian diplomat confirmed that Russia continues to provide technical and military assistance to Tajikistan to enhance the protection of its southern border with Afghanistan, within the framework of the updated CSTO program until 2042, after the killing of five Chinese and the Taliban pledged to cooperate in border security.
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Why It Matters
In November 2024, the CSTO adopted an intergovernmental program to strengthen the Tajik-Afghan border for five years, and Tajikistan also has a program to modernize its armed forces until 2042.
The Russian diplomat indicated in an interview with the "Novosti" agency that Russia continues to provide assistance to Tajikistan in strengthening the protection of its southern borders.
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He added in a statement to the agency: “Through the channels affiliated with the Russian security services, deliveries of technical means, military equipment and weapons are being carried out for the benefit of the border service in the republic.”
The Russian diplomat pointed out that this comes "within the framework of implementing the CSTO's targeted intergovernmental program on strengthening the Tajik-Afghan border, which was approved on November 28, 2024, as well as the program for the modernization of the Tajik armed forces extending until 2042."
He added, "The issue of ensuring the security of the Tajik-Afghan border remains a priority for us."
It is worth noting that in 2024, the heads of state of the Collective Security Treaty Organization adopted an intergovernmental program aimed at strengthening the Tajik national border with Afghanistan, a program designed for five years.
Open Questions
- Exactly what kind of technical and military equipment is being delivered?
- Is there direct coordination between Russia and the Taliban in this context?
- How has past aid been evaluated in reducing border threats?
