KABUL: Afghan and Uzbek officials have agreed to establish a joint technical team to strengthen efforts against drug trafficking along their shared borders.
Shaikh Abdul Rahman Munir, Deputy Interior Minister for Counter-Narcotics, held talks with Aziz Tashpuladovich, Uzbekistan’s interior minister, during an official visit to Uzbekistan.
According to a ministry statement, both sides discussed enhancing coordination and cooperation in combating narcotics trafficking.
Uzbek officials reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration with Afghanistan in counter-narcotics efforts.
The two sides also agreed to form a technical team focused on preventing drug smuggling at border points, aiming to improve coordination and carry out more effective joint operations.
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan agree to form joint technical team to combat drug trafficking
