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Karzai Calls for Loya Jirga Following Moscow Talks

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Last Updated on: October 24, 2022

Former President Hamid Karzai who attended the two-day Moscow Talks has called for convening Loya Jirga (Grand Assembly) to resolve the ongoing crisis in the country.

Speaking with Russia’s Sputnik News Agency, Karzai hailed Moscow’s role in facilitating the Afghan politicians meeting with the Taliban representatives. 

Karzai said the outcomes of the Moscow meeting were beyond their expectation and that he hopes that it could lead to lasting peace in his war-torn country.

He stressed that peace cannot be ensured without ending the bloodshed and having a ceasefire in the country.

The former president also said that Loya Jirga – as the main decision-making address in emergency situations for Afghan people – is the “best” way for overcoming the ongoing challenges in the country. 

However, Karzai said before convening the jirga, “proper” measures should be taken in this regard to fix its date and that thereafter, the decisions should be accepted.

The two-day Moscow meeting between the Taliban and Afghan oppositions was ended on Wednesday. The delegates issued a joint declaration in which they outlined a nine-point approach to promote intra-Afghan dialogue to reach into a political settlement in Afghanistan.

In reaction,  the Afghan government said that the Moscow meeting was not about peace talks but a political and academic debate on peace.

“A statement issued at the end of this meeting is the summary of the two-day talks and has not executive outcome on peace [process],” President Ghani’s spokesman said in a tweet.

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Haqqani, Russian special envoy discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation

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Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Affairs, met on Tuesday with Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative to Kabul.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation between Afghanistan and Russia, along with security, economic, and political issues.

They also exchanged views on positive engagement and regional stability.

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Pakistan targets civilian homes in Kunar rocket attack

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The Pakistani military regime has carried out rocket attacks in Khas Kunar district of Kunar province, with rockets hitting civilian homes.

Security officials in Kunar said on Tuesday evening the attacks have continued intermittently since early morning, but so far no information has been provided by authorities regarding casualties.

The Pakistani military regime has also carried out rocket attacks on some areas of Sarkano district in Kunar. Early reports indicate there have been no casualties in these strikes.

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Muttaqi and Kabulov stress need for stronger Kabul–Moscow relations

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Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Tuesday with Russia’s special envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in Kabul, where the two sides discussed expanding political ties and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.

According to a statement from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both officials emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral engagement and broadening cooperation across multiple sectors.

Muttaqi welcomed what he described as the positive development of relations between Afghanistan and Russia, and called for increased economic collaboration, the reactivation of the Joint Economic Commission, and the creation of a regular mechanism for political consultations.

The discussions also covered regional developments, with both sides stressing the importance of peace, stability and security. They exchanged views on enhancing relations with neighboring countries and highlighted the need for joint efforts to support constructive regional engagement.

Kabulov praised the current trajectory of ties between Kabul and Moscow and said Russia is prepared to expand practical cooperation with Afghanistan, particularly in the fields of trade, energy and transit.

He added that Moscow is interested in strengthening bilateral relations through joint economic projects, investment initiatives and infrastructure cooperation, while also promoting regional connectivity and long-term stability.

The meeting comes amid growing diplomatic engagement between the two countries as both sides seek to expand economic opportunities and strengthen regional partnerships.

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