Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Strengthen Ties in Security, Trade, and Transport

Bahodir Kurbanov, head of Uzbekistan’s State Security Service (SSS), met with Afghanistan’s Intelligence Chief, Abdul Haq Wasiq, in Kabul to discuss key issues including the inviolability of state borders, counterterrorism efforts, drug trafficking, and regional stability.

Both sides highlighted their ongoing commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region and stressed the importance of fully integrating Afghanistan into the international community. They also noted active bilateral negotiations in key sectors such as energy, trade, and transportation, The Caspian Post reports citing Trend.

In addition to the talks with Wasiq, Kurbanov held separate meetings with Afghanistan’s Minister of Defense, Yakub, and Minister of Interior, Hakkani