Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, SirodjiddinMukhriddin, has urged the international community to increase assistance to Afghanistan as the country continues to grapple with security and socio-economic difficulties.
Speaking at a press conference, Mukhriddin said Tajikistan and Afghanistan maintain active coordination between their law enforcement agencies to prevent security incidents along their shared border. He noted that such cooperation has become increasingly important amid a recent rise in armed attacks and criminal activity in border regions.
Afghan authorities have assured Tajikistan that they will take necessary measures to prevent further incidents and conduct thorough investigations into any violations.
Mukhriddin reiterated Tajikistan’s support for constructive international engagement aimed at improving Afghanistan’s socio-economic conditions. He highlighted that Tajikistan delivered more than 6,000 tons of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in 2025, including food and essential supplies for communities affected by devastating earthquakes.
Mukhriddinunderscored growing economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. Tajikistan has reopened border markets and continues to supply electricity to Afghanistan, strengthening cross-border trade and energy ties.
Tajik-Afghan border stretches over 1,300kms, including about 1,100kms of waterways and approx.190kms of land boundary.