Kabul, Dec. 27 -- The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has initiated a serious investigation into a recent incident near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, with officials underlining the need for coordination to prevent similar incidents in the future, Tolo News reported.

Earlier, Russia's TASS news agency, citing Tajikistan's State Committee for National Security, reported that an armed clash had occurred between Tajik border guards and a group of militants attempting to cross into Tajikistan from Afghanistan. The incident reportedly resulted in the deaths of five people, including two Tajik border guards.

Speaking during the 6th of Jadi ceremony in Kabul, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said he had discussed the issue with the Tajik ...