A Taliban delegation has requested Russian support for producing vaccines to combat foot-and-mouth disease in Afghanistan, according to Russian media reports.
During a visit to Moscow, the delegation reviewed Russia’s veterinary quality control and quarantine systems, describing the model as essential for Afghanistan.
Officials called for the production of vaccines targeting a new strain of the disease reportedly spreading in the country.
The talks also included discussions on increasing imports of agricultural and livestock products from Russia.
Reports indicate that Russia has already exported tens of thousands of tons of grain to Afghanistan since the beginning of the year.
Foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious livestock illness that can cause significant economic losses in the agricultural sector.
International organizations have previously supported vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, but challenges in disease control persist.
Angle Analysis:
The development highlights a convergence of agricultural vulnerability and geopolitical alignment, where disease control efforts intersect with expanding economic ties between Afghanistan and Russia.
