Afghanistan, Jan. 23 -- Uzbekistan has joined the U.S.-led Board of Peace to address rising extremism, linking developments in Afghanistan and the Middle East to national security.
Uzbekistan's presidential adviser, Abdulaziz Kamilov, said the country joined the Board of Peace established by U.S. President Donald Trump due to security concerns, particularly the spread of extremism in neighboring Afghanistan.
Kamilov's stated on Friday, January 23, that regional conflicts and extremist movements from the Middle East have directly affected Central Asia.
He explained that the Board's mission aligns with Uzbekistan's national interests and foreign policy principles, emphasizing that coordinated international action is essential to counter th...