He stressed that international assistance to Afghanistan should continue despite ongoing political and human rights concerns.
Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Mullah Abdul Wasi, director general of the Office of the Prime Minister, also attended the ceremony.
Hassan also said official invitations had been extended to the Islamic Emirate's leadership, with invitations for its officials to visit several countries.
He described the initiative as another Russian effort to encourage dialogue and help resolve differences between Kabul and Islamabad.
He also referred to a Pakistani military strike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Centre in Kabul, claiming that hundreds of people were killed in the attack.
The growing contacts highlight the tension between Europe’s official policy of non-recognition and its practical efforts to address migration and other issues involving Afghanistan.
The two top diplomats expressed mutual optimism that the remaining formalities would be completed soon, allowing for the full normalization of diplomatic representation.
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