Russia will participate in the meeting of foreign ministers of neighboring countries of Afghanistan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will lead the Russian delegation to the fourth meeting of foreign ministers of countries neighboring Afghanistan in Samarkand on April 13, TASS wrote on Friday, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry. “The 4th ministerial conference of countries neighboring Afghanistan (with the participation of Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) is scheduled for April 13 in Samarkand (Uzbekistan). The Russian delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.” The ministry specified that the meeting would discuss further steps by regional partners to facilitate an Afghan political solution and stabilize the humanitarian and socio-economic situation in the country. Given the situation and increasing terrorist activity and drug production in Afghanistan, coordination of counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics efforts of countries in the region is particularly important.” With the participation, special attention will be paid to regional economic integration and the implementation of transport and energy projects.” Tolonews reported that the participants of the meeting will discuss the fight against drug production and the activities of terrorist groups in Afghanistan. Although Islamic The emirate said it wanted good relations with all countries and that no country should be afraid of Afghanistan. Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic emirate, said, “Afghanistan is secure and stable, and this stability is beneficial to the entire region and countries.” Is. They should cooperate with Afghanistan diplomatically and economically to ensure long-term peace and security.” He added, “Sadly, some countries see Afghanistan as a threat, they pretend that Afghanistan is safe. Is not or is a threat to the countries. This approach should be abandoned.” Representatives of Uzbekistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan will discuss the situation in Afghanistan on the first day of the meeting of foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighbours. (ANI)