Russia hosts consultations on Afghanistan, including with a Taliban delegation
- MOSCOW -- Russia on Monday hosted a round of consultations on Afghanistan that included a delegation of the country's ruling Taliban government, along with representatives of China, India, Iran, Pakistan and other nations.
- Welcoming the Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov congratulated him on "the fifth anniversary of Afghanistan’s liberation from the NATO contingent.
- ”“Five years is a short time to overcome the consequences of many decades of occupation, yet your government’s achievements are evident, and we welcome them,” Lavrov said.
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- MOSCOW -- Russia on Monday hosted a round of consultations on Afghanistan that included a delegation of the country's ruling Taliban government, along with representatives of China, India, Iran, Pakistan and other nations.
- Welcoming the Taliban's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov congratulated him on "the fifth anniversary of Afghanistan’s liberation from the NATO contingent.
- ”“Five years is a short time to overcome the consequences of many decades of occupation, yet your government’s achievements are evident, and we welcome them,” Lavrov said.
Sources: ABC News