Taliban and Uzbekistan Officials Meet to Discuss Border Security and Trade Cooperation
The Taliban’s Ministry of Interior has announced that Abdul Manan Hassan, deputy military head of the border police, met with Rustam Akhmedov, head of Uzbekistan’s State Security Service, and his accompanying delegation to discuss border cooperation. According to the ministry, the main focus of the meeting was ensuring security, preventing smuggling, and facilitating the movement of travelers and traders between the two countries.
The Ministry of Interior’s statement highlighted that both sides exchanged views on providing necessary facilities for travelers in border areas and creating ease for traders in the joint market. Preventing various forms of smuggling was also cited as a significant topic discussed during the meeting.
At the session, Abdul Manan Hassan emphasized the importance of regular and healthy coordination between neighboring countries and stated that border police forces are committed to ensuring security and preventing illegal activities. The Taliban administration’s remarks on strengthening security measures come as smuggling and border management remain major challenges in the border regions.
In conclusion, the Uzbek delegation expressed satisfaction with the meeting and stressed the expansion of border cooperation. They described such talks as beneficial for strengthening bilateral relations. Uzbekistan, Afghanistan’s northern neighbor, shares key border crossings with the country that play a vital role in trade and transit exchanges.
