CSTO reinforces Tajikistan's border amid threats from Afghanistan The CSTO countries agreed on a list of weapons and military equipment to strengthen the Tajik-Afghan border. The decision was aimed at strengthening the organization's southern borders and dealing with security threats arising from the territory of Afghanistan. The first shipments from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus are expected before the end of 2026. Specific types of weapons, volumes and costs have not yet been revealed.