The discussions were held between the delegation of the Afghan Border and Tribal Affairs Department and border guards from Uzbekistan. The talks focused on addressing border issues and the Taliban provided assurances that they would not pose a threat to the Uzbekistan border. They also expressed concern over the challenges faced by locals residing along the borders.
Furthermore, the Taliban emphasised their commitment to preventing rebel groups from using Afghan territory as a launching pad against Uzbekistan. This is likely an effort to reassure Uzbekistan that they will not allow any hostile activities to originate from Afghan soil targeting Uzbekistan's security.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) holds the belief that Afghanistan is transforming into a source and hub for terrorism in Central Asia. This implies that there are concerns among certain regional actors about the potential for terrorism emanating from Afghanistan and spreading to neighbouring countries, including Uzbekistan.
On July 5, 2022, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry informed its citizens about a missile attack on Termez originating from Afghanistan. This incident likely heightened Uzbekistan's concerns regarding the security of its borders. The incident of a missile attack from Afghanistan on Termez in 2022 further highlights the need for Uzbekistan to remain vigilant regarding its border security.
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