Quartet agrees to continue engagement with IEA

KABUL (Pajhwok): Top diplomats from Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan have conferred on the current situation in Afghanistan.

Foreign ministers of the regional quartet met on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Friday.

In a joint statement, the parties said they compared their approaches to the Afghanistan settlement.

There was no alternative to establishing mutually respectful dialogue and partnership with the current interim government of Afghanistan, they agreed.

The participants discussed regional security concerns and renewed their commitment to ensuring that Afghanistan did not become a safe haven for terrorist groups.

The meeting underlined the need for collaboration among neighbouring countries to ensure stability in Afghanistan. The officials believed ongoing dialogue with Kabul was crucial for peace in the region.

By continuing to engage in such discussions, the regional quartet aims to address the security and humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan while working towards long-term stability in the region.

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