The Ministry of National Defense has announced that Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the Defense Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, has arrived in Moscow to participate in an international security conference hosted by the Russian Federation.
Kabul 24: According to the ministry’s statement, senior security and defense officials from various countries in the region and around the world are attending the conference.
The event will focus on regional security issues, common challenges, and mutual cooperation among participating nations.Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid is leading a high-level delegation from the Afghan Ministry of Defense.
The conference provides an important platform for discussing key security topics, exchanging experiences, and strengthening bilateral and multilateral security cooperation.
In a region facing serious threats such as terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking, and instability, this international gathering is seen as a valuable opportunity for countries to share perspectives and develop joint strategies to address shared security concerns more effectively.
The Afghan Ministry of Defense emphasized that dialogue on critical security matters and the enhancement of practical cooperation will be among the main focuses of the conference.
It is expected that several bilateral meetings between the Afghan Defense Minister and other participating officials will also take place on the sidelines of the event.
This visit comes as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has been actively seeking to expand its diplomatic and security engagement with regional and international forums in recent months.
Participation in the Moscow security conference represents a significant step toward reducing Afghanistan’s political and security isolation and building constructive engagement with influential global players, particularly Russia.
Russia, as the host nation, has consistently highlighted the importance of regional security cooperation and aims to play a central role in Eurasian security dialogues.
The presence of Afghanistan’s Defense Minister at this conference signals mutual interest in developing stronger security and defense ties between the two countries.
More details regarding speeches, agreements, and bilateral discussions are expected to be released in the coming days.
