Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has pledged closer cooperation with Tajikistan after deadly attacks—allegedly launched from Afghan soil—left five Chinese nationals dead last week.
During a phone call with Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin on Tuesday, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi expressed deep regret over the incidents and assured Dushanbe that Kabul is ready to intensify security along the shared border.
Muttaqi emphasized that Afghanistan is fully prepared to strengthen border protection, carry out joint investigations, and coordinate against hostile groups, calling the measures essential for preventing further violence. He stressed that the growing “atmosphere of trust” between the two nations must be preserved.
Tajik authorities reported that two separate attacks—including one carried out using drones to drop grenades—also injured five Chinese workers. Following the assaults, China’s embassy confirmed the casualties and advised its citizens to withdraw from the border region.
In response, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon ordered immediate tightening of security across the rugged, mountainous frontier. China, a major investor in Tajikistan, has significant economic interests in the Russia-aligned Central Asian country of 11 million people.
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