Kabul: A high-level Russian delegation will visit Kabul in the near future to discuss the expansion of bilateral cooperation, Russian Special Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov said at a meeting with Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
The Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan said in a statement quoted by Afghan news agency Ariana News that Kabulov and Muttaqi discussed bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Russia, especially economic cooperation, investment and transit.
Mottaki called relations with Russia important, emphasising that these ties should be expanded, including economic and trade cooperation. He noted the importance of visits to Kabul by high-ranking officials, adding that over the past year, many officials have been invited to Russia to participate in international meetings.
The Russian diplomat was quoted as saying that his country wants to expand its relations with Afghanistan in the economic and trade sectors.
Discussions between Afghanistan and Russia are still on about removing the Taliban (under UN sanctions for terrorism) from Moscow’s terrorist list.
The Taliban came to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, toppling the US-backed government as US and NATO troops were withdrawing from the country after almost 20 years of military presence there. Numerous countries and international organisations have responded to the militant takeover by cutting aid to and ties with Kabul.
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