The Kabul Tribune (KT) — On 8 April 2026, the 43rd meeting of the Working Group on Afghanistan under the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Council of Foreign Ministers took place, bringing together delegations from CSTO member states along with representatives from the UN Counter-Terrorism Office, UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, the SCO Secretariat, CIS Executive Committee, CIS Anti-Terrorism Center, SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, the Coordination Service of the CIS Council of Border Troops Commanders, and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
During the meeting, participants conducted a substantive
exchange on Afghanistan’s current situation, highlighting persistently high
risks and threats originating from the country’s territory.
Delegates emphasized the continued need for humanitarian and
economic support for Afghanistan’s population from CSTO member states. They
also agreed on the importance of monitoring the situation closely and promoting
peaceful processes in the country.
The session concluded with the adoption of the Protocol of
the 43rd meeting and the Work Plan of the Working Group for the second half of
2026, outlining priorities for ongoing cooperation and support.
Afghanistan continues to face multiple security and
humanitarian challenges, including threats from extremist groups and ongoing
economic hardships. Regional organizations such as the CSTO have increasingly
engaged in monitoring and coordinating support to help stabilize the country.
