Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, has stated that security risks in Central Asia and developments in Afghanistan are pivotal issues for the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) . During a meeting in Moscow, he emphasized that new security threats emanating from Afghanistan remain a top priority for the alliance following the Taliban’s return to power .
The CSTO, a regional military alliance including Russia and Central Asian nations, views an attack on one member as an attack on all. Lavrov highlighted that the situation in Afghanistan continues to be a sensitive security topic for neighboring countries, necessitating a coordinated response to maintain regional stability .
Russian Foreign Minister: Afghanistan Developments Top Security Concerns
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