KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon met in Moscow on Monday to strengthen bilateral ties.
The two leaders signed agreements on environmental, financial, and security cooperation.
Putin stressed Russia’s commitment to regional stability, highlighting the role of the Russian 201st military base in Tajikistan.
He warned of ongoing security threats from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
“Of course, we could not but discuss security in Central Asia, considering challenges and threats from Afghanistan,” he said. Russia, he added, would continue supporting efforts to address these concerns.
The Taliban’s takeover has raised fears among neighboring countries, including Central Asian nations.
A UN Security Council report noted the Taliban’s ties with extremist groups, including the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, and Jamaat Ansarullah, which are expanding their activities in Afghanistan.
