Rahmon: Stability in Central Asia Linked to Afghanistan

Emomali Rahmon, Tajikistan president, said at the Arab Islamic American summit that stability and security in Central Asia was mostly linked to and dependent on the situation in Afghanistan. He added that we support constructive efforts of the international community and the government of neighbouring Afghanistan aimed at building lasting peace and genuine stability. He further stated that drug trafficking is one of the sources of financial nourishment of terrorism and violence, which is yet another challenge, is causing deep concern and alarm in the region and across the world. “There is still a need for extensive international cooperation to counter narcotics,” he noted. According to Tajiki media, Rahmon said massive and widespread use of cutting-edge technologies, particularly internet for mercenary ends and propaganda of extremist and radical ideas unconditionally necessitates our joint concerted action and cohesive fight against this menace.