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Afghanistan’s Taliban government has told neighboring Tajikistan that it’s ready to enhance border security and pursue joint investigations. This comes after attacks—some launched from Afghan territory—that resulted in the deaths of five Chinese nationals last week, according to Dushanbe.
During a phone call Tuesday with Tajik Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Afghan official expressed regret over the incidents and emphasized Kabul’s readiness to escalate border cooperation. He noted that “joint measures against malicious elements are of urgent importance.”
Muttaqi stated, “The Islamic Emirate is fully prepared to bolster border security, collaborate on investigations, and coordinate in any necessary way.” He also mentioned that a recently developed atmosphere of trust between the two countries should be preserved and not undermined.
Tajik officials reported that the two attacks—including one employing drones to drop grenades—also injured five Chinese workers. China’s embassy confirmed the casualties and advised Chinese citizens to leave the border region.
In response, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon ordered stricter border controls following these events, which took place along the remote, mountainous frontier.
China remains a significant investor in Tajikistan, a Central Asian nation aligned with Russia and home to approximately 11 million people.
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