# Russia, Afghanistan interested in boosting Kabul’s counterterrorism capabilities — Lavrov

https://mins.news/en/item/86369

- TASS, 2026-10-05 12:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2197697

> It is in Russia and Afghanistan’s common interests to strengthen Kabul’s counterterrorism capabilities, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. He said Afghan security forces had eliminated hundreds of militants and thwarted several high-profile attacks, while Russia was ready to provide logistical, technical and expert support and maintain security-agency contacts.