Moscow hosts 8th Moscow Format talks on Afghanistan

The 8th Moscow Format talks on Afghanistan took place in Russia on October 5, involving a delegation from the Taliban government alongside representatives from China, India, Iran, Pakistan, and several Central Asian nations. During the meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov congratulated Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, noting the achievements of the government in addressing extremism and drug trafficking.

India reaffirmed its commitment to the well-being of the Afghan people, emphasizing its support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts, India recently delivered a shipment of life-saving medicines and medical supplies to a government hospital in Kabul.

Additionally, Russian special envoy Zamir Kabulov expressed Russia’s readiness to mediate and reduce tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan regarding ongoing border conflicts, offering to work independently or with partners to resolve the disputes.