President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan stated that establishing peace and stability in Afghanistan benefits all member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Speaking at the SCO summit in Astana, Rahmon expressed his support for continued efforts to assist the Afghan people.

In his address, he highlighted regional security concerns and stressed on the necessity for SCO member countries to continue working together to combat terrorism and extremism, as well as transnational organised crime, including drug trafficking.

Rahmon emphasised that the shared interests of SCO member countries lie in ensuring peace, stability, and security in Afghanistan.