# Afghanistan urgently needs peace and stability, CSTO chief says

https://mins.news/en/item/103067

- TASS, 2026-10-16 12:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2203039

> CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov said Afghanistan urgently needs peace, stability and economic development. He said overcoming poverty and threats including drug trafficking, terrorism and armed conflict requires pragmatic, coordinated, phased international cooperation, with closer coordination among the CSTO, CIS and SCO to promote peace efforts.