Russian International Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmed Moscow would host a gathering in mid-February with representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Iran and India throughout a press convention along with his counterpart from Kabul Salahuddin Rabbani.
“We predict that our companions can be represented at a excessive degree. Most have confirmed their participation,” Lavrov mentioned.
The Russian international minister reiterated Moscow’s stance that “the Taliban should be included in a constructive dialogue” to assist discover a resolution and halt the worsening violence within the war-ravaged nation, particularly at a time when the militant Islamic State group has expanded its presence.
Russia’s assembly doesn’t embrace Western powers who’ve had troops within the nation because the American-led invasion in 2001, however Lavrov mentioned Moscow hoped to enhance ties with United States and that President Donald Trump may jump-start cooperation over Afghanistan.
Moscow has been more and more flexing its muscle mass as a key dealer on the world stage since intervening within the Syrian battle in 2015.
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