The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that Moscow will host a meeting on Friday, October 16, focused on the security of Afghanistan and Central Asia.
The meeting will ing together representatives from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). This composition highlights the regional significance of the discussions.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, officials from these organizations, representatives from member states, and various Russian and foreign experts will participate in the conference. They are set to discuss the security challenges facing Central Asia.
The primary topics for discussion will include the risks and opportunities for regional cooperation related to the situation in Afghanistan, as well as issues of water, energy, and food security in the region.
These talks come at a time when stability in Afghanistan, following the return of the Taliban government, remains a major concern for neighboring countries and regional powers like Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to deliver a speech at the conference's plenary session, indicating the high level of importance Moscow attaches to the event.
Russia is seeking to coordinate a regional approach to counter potential threats emanating from Afghanistan, including terrorism and drug trafficking.
Source: Russian Foreign Ministry
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