Afghanistan does not pose a threat to neighboring states, and the concerns being voiced in Central Asia are considered largely unfounded in Kabul. This was stated by the official representative of the Afghan authorities Zabihullah Mujahid, commenting on the CSTO’s plans to strengthen the Tajik-Afghan border, according to Fergana News Agency citing Pajhwok publication.

According to him, Afghan security forces control the country’s borders and ensure security throughout its territory.

Mujahid suggested that some intelligence structures opposed to the current Afghan authorities may be providing the CSTO with unreliable information, creating tension between Kabul and neighboring countries.

At the same time, the representative of the Afghan authorities stated that Kabul is ready to directly discuss any security issues with interested states and organizations.

CSTO Preparing Supplies for Tajikistan

Mujahid’s statement came after CSTO Secretary General Talaatbek Masadykov announced preparations for supplying Tajikistan with weapons and equipment to strengthen the border with Afghanistan.

According to him, the organization’s member states have already agreed on a list of lethal and non-lethal means, and the first deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026.

The supplies are provided for by a five-year CSTO interstate program to strengthen the Tajik-Afghan border, approved in November 2024. It includes modernization of border infrastructure, enhanced control, and equipping border forces with modern equipment. The program is designed through 2029.

Earlier, it was reported that potential suppliers will be Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. Russia is assigned the key role in the supplies.

The border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan exceeds 1,300 kilometers, with a significant portion running along the Panj River. Tajikistan borders four northeastern provinces of Afghanistan.