Afghanistan–Tajikistan relations
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Relations between
History
The areas which form the two countries were once connected, especially during the
Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on June 15, 1992. The outbreak of the
Tajikistan opened its embassy in Kabul when the
Border issues
Afghanistan and Tajikistan share a roughly 1,300-kilometer (810 mi) border, most of which is in rugged terrain and is poorly protected.[10] Currently the porous border between the two countries is a major concern for both governments, as well as the international community. The border is a major route for drugs being smuggled from Afghanistan to Russia and Europe, and in mid-2009 the drug and insurgent-related violence around that border was increasing, amid militant insurgency in Pakistan's areas bordering Afghanistan.[10][11]
Transportation links between the two countries, such as the
Energy
Several agreements have been signed between Afghanistan and Tajikistan concerning energy. A $500 million deal was signed in September 2007 to create an energy connection from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Afghanistan. Both Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are trying to develop their potentially vast
The two governments have also agreed to construct a 1,000-megawatt
President of Afghanistan
The President of Afghanistan and some of his officials had to leave Kabul after the Taliban took over the city on 15 August 2021. The Taliban had been defeating government forces in many parts of the country over the last few months.[15] After a few days in Tajikistan, they moved to Oman and then the UAE. Like the rest of the world, Tajikistan has also not recognized Taliban as a legitimate government.[16]
See also
References
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- ^ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. "Addresses of consular representations of Tajikistan abroad". Archived from the original on 2017-07-30.
- ^ "Tajiks of Afghanistan". Afghan Network. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ^ "The Tajik civil war: Causes and dynamics". April 2001. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ "TAJIKISTAN CIVIL WAR | Facts and Details".
- ^ "USCR Country Report Tajikistan: Statistics on refugees and other uprooted people, Jun 2001". ReliefWeb. June 19, 2001. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ a b c Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. Таджикско-Афганские отношения (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2019-01-04.
- ^ "Peace, poverty await Afghan refugees in Tajikistan". Reuters. February 19, 2010. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ "Tajikistan to double trade volume with Afghanistan". Pajhwok Afghan News. April 27, 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ a b Tutubalina, Olga (July 20, 2009). "Tajiks say 5 foreign terrorists killed in clash". Associated Press.
- ^ Mahbatsho, Saodat (July 14, 2009). "Tajikistan: Mysterious Death Raises Concerns About Militant Returns". EurasiaNet. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2009.
- ^ "Afghanistan-Tajikistan Bridge Links Central, South Asia". Bureau of International Information Programs, US Department of State. August 29, 2007. Archived from the original on August 31, 2009.
- ^ "Electricity supply deal signed between Central, South Asia". Daily Times. November 22, 2007. Archived from the original on March 12, 2008.
- ^ "Tajikistan, Afghanistan to Build Hydro-Power Plant on Pyandzh River". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan/Interfax. August 4, 2007. Archived from the original on 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
- ^ "Taliban take control of Kabul as president flees Afghanistan". 15 August 2021.
- ^ Gall, Carlotta (18 August 2021). "Ashraf Ghani says he fled Afghanistan to avoid being lynched". The New York Times.