Afghan, Uzbek FMs discuss regional security situation

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi, held a telephone conversation with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister, Bakhtiyor Saidov, during which the sides discussed the evolving regional situation.

According to Caliber.Az, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported the discussion on its official page on the social network X.

The ministers reviewed current regional developments, with particular focus on the situation involving Pakistan and Afghanistan.

During the talks, Muttaqi outlined Afghanistan’s principled position, stressing that recently introduced security measures are intended to safeguard the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national airspace. He also underscored Kabul’s readiness to address existing challenges through mutual understanding and dialogue.

In turn, Saidov emphasised that diplomacy remains the only effective means of resolving the current tensions and expressed Uzbekistan’s willingness to play a practical and constructive role in future efforts aimed at stabilising the situation.

د ا.ا.ا د بهرنیو چارو وزیر مولوي‌ امیر خان متقي نن له خپل ازبکستاني سیال ښاغلي بختیار سعیدوف سره د ټیلیفون له لارې د سیمه ییز وضعیت، په ځانګړي ډول د پاکستان لخوا پر افغانستان د غیر قانوني تیري په اړه خبرې وکړې. pic.twitter.com/WMuaViFvSd

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Afghanistan (@MoFA_Afg) February 28, 2026

By Tamilla Hasanova