Russia’s Security Council Secretary Highlights Cooperation with Taliban for Central Asian Stability
Sergey Shoygu, Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, emphasized the direct impact of Afghanistan’s internal situation on the security and stability of the Central Asian region. He stressed the necessity of constructive cooperation with the Taliban administration to address shared challenges in security, economy, and regional development. Shoygu made these remarks at the 14th annual meeting of the Security Council secretaries of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Seyed Abdullah Sadegh, a political analyst, pointed to Afghanistan’s geographical location at the heart of Asia and highlighted that the country’s security importance for Russia and Central Asian countries is significant due to its key role in regional stability. For this reason, these countries are striving to guarantee Afghanistan’s security.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban administration, responded to Shoygu’s statements by attributing Afghanistan’s current stability to cooperative efforts. He underscored the continuation of these collaborations to preserve security, stability, and economic progress in the country. Mujahid called on all countries to responsibly fulfill their duties in this regard.
These remarks come as the Taliban administration seeks to strengthen its position on the international stage through regional cooperation, despite ongoing global concern and criticism over human rights issues and extensive restrictions on women and various sectors of society.
