Uzbekistan joins U.S.-led Board of Peace over Afghanistan security concerns

Uzbekistan has joined the U.S.-led Board of Peace to address rising extremism, linking developments in Afghanistan and the Middle East to national security.

Uzbekistan’s presidential adviser, Abdulaziz Kamilov, said the country joined the Board of Peace established by U.S. President Donald Trump due to security concerns, particularly the spread of extremism in neighboring Afghanistan.

Kamilov’s stated on Friday, January 23, that regional conflicts and extremist movements from the Middle East have directly affected Central Asia.

He explained that the Board’s mission aligns with Uzbekistan’s national interests and foreign policy principles, emphasizing that coordinated international action is essential to counter threats and protect regional stability.

Kamilov noted that some Uzbek citizens joined extremist groups abroad and, upon returning, posed challenges. The government facilitated their reintegration into society, a policy praised by the United Nations.

The Board of Peace was initially launched to end the conflict in Gaza and later expanded to cover other regional issues, drawing criticism from some leaders who said it bypassed the United Nations.

Kamilov stressed that the Board’s mission aligns with Uzbekistan’s vital interests in ensuring national, regional, and global security, noting the importance of a unified international response.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the agreement with Trump in Davos, with representatives from Middle Eastern, European, South American, and Caucasus countries, signaling Uzbekistan’s commitment to collaborative peace efforts.

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