US EditionNeighbours discuss joint Afghan approach
Regional powers reaffirm commitment to a stable Afghanistan, opposing foreign military bases and emphasizing coordinated counterterrorism efforts, officials said at the Moscow talks.
- Ahead of the seventh Moscow Format session, the Quadrilateral Meeting of Special Representatives for Afghanistan convened in Moscow on Tuesday with Amir Khan Muttaqi attending as Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister.
- Launched in 2017, the Moscow Format unites 11 countries including Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, and five Central Asian states; Russia’s July 4, 2025 recognition of the Islamic Emirate reshaped regional engagement.
- Discussing the agenda, participants prioritized drafting the final document for the October 7 session of the Moscow Format and opposed foreign military bases, with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi rejecting Bagram Air Base.
- Participants reaffirmed that Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran pledged enhanced coordination to combat terrorism, urged Kabul for verifiable action, and expect a joint communique outlining regional priorities.
- Moscow's approach positions Russia to expand counterterrorism cooperation, curb drug trafficking, and strengthen ties with Afghanistan, while observers say this limits United States influence and promotes regional powers' sovereignty.
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Neighbours discuss joint Afghan approach
Representatives from Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran met in Moscow on Monday to coordinate their positions ahead of the seventh round of the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan, scheduled to begin on Tuesday (today). The meeting brought together special envoys from the four regional powers for detailed discussions on the situation in Afghanistan, particularly the ongoing security challenges and the threat of terrorism. According to a st…
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