The leadership of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is eternally grateful to Russia for its decision to recognize its government. This statement was made by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during a meeting in Moscow with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
"First of all, I wish to express profound gratitude to the Russian Federation for the decision to recognize the government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. I personally extend special appreciation for your efforts in this direction. I know you have played a historic role in developing relations with Afghanistan, demonstrating a sincere interest in this," stated Muttaqi.
He noted that Russia has set an example for the entire region, "one that will remain in its collective memory for a long time." "On my own behalf, and on behalf of the leadership of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, and especially from our leader and prime minister, I express sincere gratitude to the leadership of the Russian Federation for recognizing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan," added Muttaqi.
In turn, Lavrov emphasized that "the Russian Federation is interested in comprehensively assisting Afghan colleagues in achieving new successful results in the fight against drug trafficking, terrorism, organized crime, and in organizing a normal, peaceful life for the benefit of the Afghan people." "There are a number of already adopted, as well as additional, agreements on this matter," he added.
The Russian Foreign Minister acknowledged that the situation in the region and the world at large is complex. "We see how your government is working to stabilize the situation in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. By general assessment, there are significant positive developments in the fight against the terrorist threat. Relevant UN structures also note a substantial reduction in land used for narcotics cultivation," Lavrov pointed out.
GSV "Russia - Islamic World"
Based on materials from TASS