Tajikistans President Imamali Rahman and the Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Imangali Tasmagambetov met in Dushanbe this weekend to discuss border security and threats emanating from Afghanistan.  The meeting focused on the current situation within the CSTOs area of responsibility and preparations for upcoming sessions of the organizations key governing bodies. A separate topic of discussion was the enhancement of security along the Tajik-Afghan border.
The two sides reviewed the progress of the first stage of a joint program among CSTO member states to strengthen border protection in this area. The program to bolster security along the Tajik-Afghan border was approved in November 2024.
It is being implemented in phases and is based on a decision originally adopted by the CSTO Collective Security Council in 2013. During the first stage (2025), Tajikistan is tasked with identifying the types of weapons and equipment that CSTO member states can supply, securing financing, and signing necessary contracts. The second stage (20262027) will focus on delivering military equipment and weapons to priority areas along the border. In the third stage (20272029), the programs planned measures will be extended across the entire Tajik-Afghan border. Tasmagambetov meanwhile also held a separate meeting with Tajikistans Defense Minister, Imamali Sabirzoda, to further address border security concerns. He had previously announced that the program to bolster border security would commence in 2025, involving specific measures to ensure the collective security of CSTO member states.  This development comes amid rising concerns about the security along the border as Tajikistan is concerned militant groups are operating inside Afghanistan but close to the border. The CSTO said that its coordinated efforts underscore the importance of regional stability and the collective commitment of member states to address emerging security challenges effectively. The post Tajikistan President and CSTO Chief discuss bolstering security along Tajik-Afghan border  first appeared on TINS News.