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Russia, Afghanistan sign military-technical cooperation agreement in Moscow

Russia and Afghanistan signed a military-technical cooperation agreement on May 27 in the Moscow Region. This landmark deal occurred at the Russian Security Council's inaugural International Security Forum, a four-day event concluding May 29.

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May 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 2 views

Key Takeaways

  • Russia and Afghanistan signed a military-technical cooperation agreement on Wednesday, May 27, at the inaugural International Security Forum in the Moscow Region.
  • The Russian Security Council is hosting the four-day event, which began on May 26 and is scheduled to conclude on May 29.
  • This forum marks the council's first comprehensive international gathering dedicated to security matters, drawing participants from across the globe.
  • A central component of the forum's extensive agenda is the 14th annual international meeting, which convenes high-level representatives from various nations responsible for security issues.

Russia and Afghanistan signed a military-technical cooperation agreement on Wednesday, May 27, at the inaugural International Security Forum in the Moscow Region.

The Russian Security Council is hosting the four-day event, which began on May 26 and is scheduled to conclude on May 29. This forum marks the council's first comprehensive international gathering dedicated to security matters, drawing participants from across the globe.

A central component of the forum's extensive agenda is the 14th annual international meeting, which convenes high-level representatives from various nations responsible for security issues. The event also facilitates critical dialogue through **six

#FOREIGN POLICY#Russian Politics & Diplomacy

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