KABUL, an Indian newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at an event organised by the Vivekananda International Foundation in New Delhi, confirmed Russia had contacted the militant group to sit down for negotiations.
The Hindu quoted him as rejecting the US strategy for defeating terrorism in Afghanistan. He said the military approach had not reduced violence over the last 15 years.
While stressing comprehensive talks, Lavrov said: “You cannot resolve the situation without having everybody on board and around the table . . .
