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Muttaqi, Lavrov discuss expanding Afghanistan-Russia ties
The two sides also discussed regional stability, counter-narcotics efforts and security issues, with Russia acknowledging Afghanistan’s efforts in these areas.
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow to discuss bilateral relations, economic and trade cooperation, regional developments and continued political consultations.
According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Muttaqi called for deeper political understanding between the two countries and greater cooperation in trade, transit and economic affairs.
He stressed Afghanistan’s interest in developing long-term and mutually beneficial relations with Russia.
Lavrov emphasized the importance of continued political consultations and expressed Moscow’s interest in further expanding economic and trade ties with Afghanistan.
The two sides also discussed regional stability, counter-narcotics efforts and security issues, with Russia acknowledging Afghanistan’s efforts in these areas.