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Russia-Afghanistan diplomatic and economic relations
Overview
Russia is pursuing a comprehensive strategic partnership with Afghanistan, focusing on security, counterterrorism, and economic cooperation. Diplomatic efforts have included a visit by foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin to Kabul and an upcoming visit by a high-level delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk.
On the security front, Moscow aims to expand cooperation regarding counterterrorism and anti-drug operations. This potential collaboration may include providing weapons, drone warfare training, and conducting joint anti-terror exercises to assist the Taliban in combating ISIS-K, which Russia identifies as a threat to Central Asian stability. Russia has also expressed interest in mediating diplomatic differences between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Economically, Russia is targeting Afghanistan’s mining industry, which is valued at approximately $1 trillion. Securing access to Afghanistan’s critical minerals is viewed as a strategic priority for Russia to support technological sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things.
Entities
Sergei Naryshkin · ISIS-K · Taliban · Zamir Kabulov · Russia
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesRussia seeks strategic partnership with Afghanistan
Russia is pursuing a strategic partnership with Afghanistan, focusing on counterterrorism cooperation, military-technical assistance, and access to Afghanistan’s critical mineral resources.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesRussia to send high-level delegation to Afghanistan for economic talks
Russia is preparing a high-level delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk to visit Afghanistan to expand trade, which has already doubled this year, and discuss security and mining cooperation.
Sources
globale-gleichheit.de · heartofasia.af · prensabolivariana.org · sputniknews.in