Residents of Afghanistan’s quake-ravaged Kunar Province have expressed profound gratitude to the people and government of Tajikistan for their swift and generous humanitarian assistance. Amid collapsed homes, food shortages, and a desperate lack of basic survival supplies, the aid convoy from their neighbor was more than material relief — it became a powerful symbol of hope, humanity, and enduring cross-border solidarity, Avesta.tj reports.
According to Avesta.tj, the humanitarian mission — carrying food, medicine, clean water, blankets, and essential supplies — was dispatched to Kunar’s hardest-hit border districts on the personal orders of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. The decision was made within hours of receiving initial reports on the disaster’s scale.
“This aid arrived when we felt forgotten. Tajikistan did not abandon us — this is true brotherly solidarity,” shared one local resident, whose home was partially destroyed by the tremors.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that Tajik trucks reached remote mountain villages where international aid organizations had not yet arrived. Afghan local authorities also praised Tajikistan’s responsiveness and operational efficiency, calling the mission “a lifeline in chaos.”
This gesture is more than an act of compassion — it’s a strategic pillar of regional diplomacy. As Afghanistan navigates complex challenges following its 2021 political transition, humanitarian initiatives from neighboring states carry heightened significance. Tajikistan continues to demonstrate its commitment to dialogue and assistance — regardless of political shifts or global pressures.
Analysts note that such actions build grassroots trust, lay foundations for long-term cooperation, and reinforce stability in border regions where ethnic, linguistic, and cultural ties between the peoples have remained strong for centuries.
President Rahmon has repeatedly emphasized that the security and well-being of Tajikistan’s neighbors are inseparable from its own. The Kunar relief mission stands as yet another testament to this philosophy — turning compassion into a cornerstone of regional resilience.
The assistance is particularly important as Dushanbe continues to push for an inclusive Afghan government that includes ethnic Tajiks, the country's second-largest ethnic group.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
Sept. 11, 2025