Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the security situation at the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border is a concern.

Vladimir Putin in a visit to Tajikistan met with Tajikistan’s president Imam Ali Rahman and said that Russia is seeking to mitigate security threats by strengthening its military base in Tajikistan with weapons and other equipment.

"You know that we're actively working toward enhancing Tajikistan's defense capability. In keeping with our agreements, some essential weapons and hardware have been delivered lately in line with our agreements to bolster Tajikistan's armed forces and make Tajikistan capable of efficiently opposing any external threats to your country," said Putin.

The Russian officials repeatedly expressed concerns over possible security threats from across the border with Afghanistan, but the Islamic Emirate pledged that Afghanistan’s soil will never be used to threaten a country.

“After the Islamic Emirate’s victory, Afghanistan’s borders are more secure and safe than at any other time,” said Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesman of the Islamic Emirate.

“The Islamic Emirate has to sign an agreement with neighboring countries in order to remove their concerns and prevent some interference with Afghanistan’s affairs,” said Gen. Samar Sadat.

President Putin described his country’s military base in Tajikistan as a significant element of regional security.