# Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moscow-format-consultations-on-afghanistan > Updated: 2026-10-05T14:34:26.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The eighth meeting of the Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan was held in Russia on October 5, 2026. The forum included representatives from the Taliban government and several regional nations, including China, India, Iran, Pakistan, and various Central Asian countries. Discussions centered on political and economic cooperation, terrorism, drug trafficking, and regional connectivity. During the talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov acknowledged the Taliban government’s efforts in addressing extremism and drug trafficking. India used the platform to reaffirm its support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, highlighting its recent delivery of medical supplies to Kabul. A significant focus of the meeting was the escalating tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan concerning cross-border militancy. Russian special envoy Zamir Kabulov expressed Russia’s readiness to mediate these disputes, offering to work either independently or alongside partners to reduce regional tensions. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Moscow hosts 8th Moscow Format talks on Afghanistan At the 8th Moscow Format talks, regional powers and the Taliban met to discuss Afghanistan. India reaffirmed support for Afghan sovereignty and continued providing humanitarian medical aid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moscow-hosts-8th-moscow-format-talks-on-afghanistan ### 2026-10-01: Moscow Format meeting to address Afghanistan security and regional tensions The Moscow Format meeting on October 5 will convene regional leaders to discuss Afghanistan's security, economic cooperation, and escalating tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moscow-format-meeting-to-address-afghanistan-security-and-regional-tensions --- Cite as: Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/moscow-format-consultations-on-afghanistan