Afghanistan, May 22 -- CSTO countries will start delivering weapons and military equipment to strengthen the Afghanistan border, enhancing regional security and response.

Imangali Tasmagambetov, Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), announced at the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly that the dispatch of weapons and military equipment to strengthen Tajikistan's border with Afghanistan will begin soon. This plan aims to counter security threats stemming from Afghanistan and reduce border vulnerabilities.

The program, approved in 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan, is set to be officially implemented in three phases starting in 2026. CSTO member states-including Russia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, and Be...