CIS Secretary General Says Isolating Afghanistan Is Not a Solution

Sergey Lebedev, Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States, stated that isolating Afghanistan is not a solution and will lead to a deadlock. He made the remarks at the Primakov Readings.

Lebedev stressed that regional security requires Afghanistan's participation in Eurasian economic and transit projects. He said CIS countries maintain pragmatic dialogue with Afghan authorities and encourage them to combat the Khorasan branch of Daesh and narcotics production.

Afghan political analysts emphasized that regional economic growth and security are impossible without Afghanistan. Analyst Mewand Jarat said following this approach would positively impact Afghanistan's and the region's progress, security, and prosperity.

Analyst Khalil Ahmad Nadem said regional economic growth is impossible without Afghanistan, which is why CIS countries prioritize engagement given Afghanistan's central position in the region.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan maintains diplomatic ties with most CIS countries, though only Russia has recognized the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.