The CSTO noted the deterioration of the situation in the north of Afghanistan

“In Afghanistan, in fact, the situation is getting worse.

I will not say that it is catastrophic, no, but the situation there, of course, raises serious concern, "TASS quoted him as saying.

The CSTO notes the need to provide assistance to Tajikistan to ensure the security of the common border with Afghanistan, Zas said.

Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry commented on the situation in Afghanistan.