Pakistan, Tajikistan Raise Concerns Over 25 Militant Groups in Afghanistan

DID Press: Pakistani and Tajik officials have expressed concern over the security situation in Afghanistan, citing the presence of militant training camps and narcotics production as major threats to regional stability.

The concerns were raised during a meeting between Mohsin Naqvi and Ramazon Rahimzoda, where both sides emphasized the need for stronger regional cooperation to combat terrorism, extremism, and drug trafficking.

Naqvi said the existence of militant camps in Afghanistan poses a serious threat to the security of countries in the region. Participants in the meeting also stated that around 25 militant groups are currently operating in Afghanistan.

The talks took place on the sidelines of a meeting of interior and public security ministers from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Bishkek.

On the sidelines of the gathering, Naqvi also held separate meetings with his counterparts from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Russia. Discussions focused on expanding security cooperation, counterterrorism efforts, law-enforcement coordination, and regional challenges linked to Afghanistan.