Russian President Vladimir Putin has stressed building strong relations with Afghanistan.
At the conclusion of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit, Putin stated that the stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan cannot be ignored.
He said that Russia has bilateral relations with Afghanistan’s interim government.
The Russian President said: “We cannot ignore the fact that the situation in the country is stabilizing. We are engaged in bilateral relations with Afghanistan’s current authorities, and these relations will further expand.”
The CSTO leaders’ summit was held on Thursday in Astana, Kazakhstan.
In the summit’s final statement, participants emphasized the importance of forming an inclusive government in Afghanistan and called on Afghanistan’s interim government to fulfill its commitments regarding human rights, particularly women’s rights, and to take serious action in combating terrorism.
The joint statement of CSTO member countries stated that they consider the expansion of regional coordination in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking essential. And they urged the governing authorities in Afghanistan to intensify their efforts in combating terrorism and drug trafficking.
“The fight against terrorism and drug trafficking is not only the responsibility of Afghans. Regional countries and the international community must support us. The establishment of an inclusive and comprehensive government is the responsibility of the Afghan people; they must decide what kind of system they want,” said Salim Paigir, a political affairs analyst.
Although the Islamic Emirate has not commented on this matter, it has consistently assured the international community that Afghanistan’s territory will remain secure for all countries worldwide.
