Some issues of relations between Afghanistan and Central Asia

Abstract

The geopolitical importance of the Central Asian region is growing more and more on
the international stage. Afghanistan’s enduring strategic importance to the great powers, and
their invasion of Central Asia and Afghanistan, had a strong impact on Central Asian foreign
policy towards Afghanistan. It is relevant to consider the states of Central Asia and the region
separately. And when we talk about theregion, first of all, the issue of relations with Afghanistan
is considered. This article provides an in-depth historical analysis of the interests and actions
of Central Asia in relation to Afghanistan. The main goal of this study is to analyze the level
of study in scientific papers of the entire period of relations between the countries of Central
Asia and Afghanistan. The historical relations between Afghanistan and Central Asia and the
difficulties and obstacles of relations in modern times are considered. In addition, it will be shown
what importance Central Asia has for Afghanistan. The study examines the relations of Central
Asian countries with Afghanistan, the governments of Central Asian countries, the consistent
implementation of political and economic policies in Afghanistan as an integral part of the desire
of Central Asia to achieve a leadership position in its region. The article presents a long-term
historical context of relations between the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan.