Special representatives of Russia, China and Pakistan at meetings with members of Afghanistan's new government in Kabul discussed the inclusiveness of the country's government and the development of economic ties, the Russian foreign ministry said.
The consultations were held in Kabul on September 21-22. Russia was represented by Russian President's special envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov.
The special representatives of Russia, China and Pakistan were received by the acting prime minister of Afghanistan, the minister of foreign affairs, the minister of finance and other officials.
"A wide range of issues related to the recent political changes in Afghanistan were discussed in an in-depth and constructive manner. Emphasis was placed on such aspects as inclusiveness of the government, human rights, development of economic and humanitarian ties to promote friendly relations of Afghanistan with foreign countries, including neighbors, ensuring the unity and territorial integrity of the country. Support was expressed for the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking," reads the text of the commentary on the website of the Russian foreign ministry.
"The Taliban stressed special attention to the promotion of relations with Russia, China and Pakistan, and emphasized the responsible role of the three countries in strengthening peace and security in Afghanistan," the ministry said in a statement.
At the beginning of August, the Taliban stepped up their attack on the government forces in Afghanistan, entered Kabul on August 15 and the next day declared that the war was over. For the last two weeks of August, there was a mass evacuation of Western citizens and Afghans who cooperated with them from the airport of Kabul which was under the protection of the American military. On the night of August 31, the US military left Kabul airport, ending nearly 20 years of US military presence in Afghanistan.
On September 6, the Taliban* announced that Panjshir, the last of Afghanistan's 34 provinces, had come under their control with fighting. The next day, the provisional government of Afghanistan was announced. The provisional government will be headed by Mohammad Hasan Akhund, who held the position of foreign minister during the first Taliban rule* and who has been under UN sanctions since 2001.
*Terrorist organization banned in Russia
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Based on materials RIA Novosti