Tajikistan
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Afghanistan
Taliban Blame “Malicious Individuals” for Fatal Shooting on Tajikistan Border
DID Press: Taliban’s Foreign Ministry has blamed “malicious and opportunistic individuals” for the shooting from Afghan territory that killed a young Tajik woman, saying the perpetrators sought to undermine security in Badakhshan province and damage the atmosphere of trust between…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Is Secure
DID Press: Taliban has rejected concerns raised by the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) over security along the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, saying there is no security threat in the area and that the border remains under full control. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah…
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Afghanistan
Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan Agree to Launch Trilateral Transport Corridor
DID Press: Tajikistan, Iran and Afghanistan have signed an agreement to establish a trilateral road transport corridor aimed at facilitating cargo movement and expanding regional economic cooperation, according to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Transport. A Tajik delegation led by Shoista Saidmurodzoda…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Iran and Tajikistan Sign Transit Corridor Deal
DID Press: Taliban, Iran and Tajikistan have signed a trilateral agreement in Mashhad to establish a joint road transit corridor aimed at boosting regional trade and strengthening the three countries’ role in regional transportation networks. The agreement was signed during…
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Economy & Development
China Resumes Tajikistan Highway Project After New Security Guarantees
DID Press: China has resumed construction of a strategic highway project in Tajikistan near the Afghan border after several months of suspension, following new security guarantees provided by the Tajik government. The project involves the construction of a 109-kilometer section…
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Government
UN Declares 2027–2036 ‘International Decade for Strengthening Peace for Future Generations’
DID Press: UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating 2027–2036 as the “International Decade for Strengthening Peace for Future Generations,” following an initiative introduced by Emomali Rahmon. The resolution, proposed by Tajikistan and adopted by the UN General Assembly,…
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Afghanistan
CSTO Says Afghanistan-Linked Security Threats Remain Top Concern in Central Asia
DID Press: The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has stated that threats originating from armed groups in northern border areas of Afghanistan remain the primary security challenge in Central Asia. Victor Vasiliev, chairman of the CSTO Permanent Council, said during…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Reject Claims of Foreign Armed Groups Operating in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has rejected recent allegations by Pakistani and Tajik officials regarding the presence of armed groups in Afghanistan, insisting that no foreign militant organizations are operating in the country. Speaking to media outlets, Mujahid said…
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Afghanistan
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…
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Afghanistan
SCO Moves Toward Reviving Afghanistan Contact Group
DID Press: Shanghai Cooperation Organization is considering steps to resume the activities of its Afghanistan Contact Group, a mechanism that has remained largely inactive in recent years. Speaking to a Russian media outlet on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg…
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