Russian ambassador calls on Foreign Minister

KABUL, Feb. 14 – Today, the ambassador of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Zhirnov, called on Foreign Minister of the IEA Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. The meeting underlined bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Russia, & participation of the Afghan government in upcoming Doha meeting, says Abdul Qahar Balkhi the spoksman of the foreign ministry. At the […]

KABUL, Feb. 14 – Today, the ambassador of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Zhirnov, called on Foreign Minister of the IEA Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. The meeting underlined bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Russia, & participation of the Afghan government in upcoming Doha meeting, says Abdul Qahar Balkhi the spoksman of the foreign ministry.
At the outset, Mr. Zhirnov sought information about the position of the Islamic Emirate regarding the upcoming Doha meeting so side meetings could be arranged with FM Muttaqi in case IEA participation is ensured.
In response, FM Muttaqi said that we are in close contact with the relevant UN bodies and have shared our views on the possible participation of IEA delegation in the Doha meeting.
FM Muttaqi said that if there is an opportunity for high-level meaningful consultations between IEA and UN regarding all issues of Afghanistan, & the IEA is able to duly fulfill its responsibility as representative of Afghanistan, then Doha meeting would be a good opportunity.
FM Muttaqi said if IEA conditions are not taken into consideration, non-participation would be preferred, thus dialogue with all Doha meeting participants in ongoing. To end, the Russian ambassador said that he understood position of the Afghan government & will convey it Moscow