Tajikistan concern at Afghan situation well-founded: Putin

KABUL (Pajhwok): Russian President Vladimir Putin says Tajikistan’s concerns at the situation in Afghanistan are well-founded.

“Security issues are crucial in the region because of recent developments in Afghanistan,” the Russian leader said on Saturday.

According to TASS news agency, Putin said this at t a meeting with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon in Moscow.

Addressing the visiting dignitary, Putin said: “I know that you are worried about the situation. It goes without saying that this is a justified concern.”

Russia was doing all it could to support Tajikistan’s efforts to improve the situation by boosting the security of its military base in the Central Asian country.

PAN Monitor/mud