Afghanistan, April 29 -- Andrey Belousov has warned that Afghanistan continues to be a major source of cross-border crime and terrorist threats, highlighting growing regional security concerns.
Speaking at a meeting of defense ministers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Belousov described the situation in Afghanistan as unstable and stressed the need for coordinated regional efforts to address emerging risks.
He added that broader international conditions remain highly volatile, with multiple conflicts and security challenges putting pressure on global stability and regional cooperation mechanisms.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which includes major regional powers such as China, Russia, India, and Pakistan, has increas...