Pakistan and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to continue practical cooperation with the Afghan government on ensuring stability and peace in the war-torn country, the Foreign Ministry said on January 26.
The announcement came after a meeting between Russian Special Envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov and Pakistani Foreign Ministry Secretary of State Hina Rabbani Khar on January 25 in Islamabad.
According to the announcement, the two sides also expressed their commitment to jointly make efforts to resolve issues related to regional security. The two sides agreed to continue actively participating in promoting peace, stability and economic development in the region for the well-being of the people.
[Báo động tình trạng trẻ em bị viêm phổi tại Afghanistan]
Mr. Kabulov called on the international community to step up support to address pressing humanitarian needs and create a roadmap for long-term development and prosperity in Afghanistan.
So far, the international community has not recognized the government Taliban in Afghanistan.
The Taliban government has suggested that Russia can act as an intermediary between the United Nations and Afghanistan to reduce pressure on the sanctions for this country as well as helping to rebuild the country.
The Taliban government also asked Russia to support peaceful stability in the region in general and Afghanistan in particular, as well as in the reconstruction process of this southwestern Asian country.
Thanh Binh (VNA/Vietnam+)