Afghanistan’s Future in Focus at Russia’s Upcoming Security Conference

Russia said the situation in Afghanistan is not only a regional issue but also part of the country’s global strategic interests.

Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, emphasized that the international Security Conference in Moscow scheduled from May 27 to 29 will be an opportunity to examine regional and global threats, including the situation in Afghanistan.

He stated: “Russia’s national interests at the global level encompass a wide range of issues—from the situation in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and Syria to our interests in the Arctic, the Baltic Sea, the situation surrounding Iran, and cooperation with African and Latin American countries.”

Shoigu also added that cooperation with neighboring countries and regional organizations such as the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the Eurasian Economic Union will be key themes of the meeting.

Meanwhile, political analysts said that whenever such conferences address the Afghanistan issue, the presence of representatives from the interim government is important.

Edris Mohammadi Zazai, a political analyst, said: “The lack of recognition has created problems for ordinary people. In such meetings, the Islamic Emirate can defend its stance and move a step closer to recognition.”

Janat Faheem Chakari, another political analyst, said: “Countries need to think about how they can at least find a solution to regional political issues, so that gradually, global trust is built and suitable solutions for Afghanistan can be achieved.”

This comes as recent weeks have witnessed significant improvement in Kabul-Moscow relations. Russia’s Supreme Court temporarily suspended the designation of the “Taliban” as a banned group, and Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, visited Kabul.