Russia calls for diplomatic solution between Afghanistan, Pakistan

KABUL (Pajhwok): Russia’s Special envoy to Afghanistan has called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to pursue a diplomatic solution.

Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s envoy to Afghanistan and advisor to the Foreign Minister, told RIA Novosti that both countries should end reciprocal attacks and seek a diplomatic resolution to their tensions.

He added: “We support the swift end of reciprocal attacks and a diplomatic solution to their disputes.”

Meanwhile, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, also urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to manage and resolve their differences through good-neighborly relations and dialogue.

Araqchi emphasized dialogue as the path to resolution and stated that Tehran is ready to facilitate talks and strengthen understanding and cooperation between the two countries.

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