On the meeting of the Special Representatives of Kazakhstan and Russia for Afghanistan

Moscow, May 24, 2021 - As part of a working visit to Moscow, Talgat Kaliyev, the Special Representative of Kazakhstan's President for Afghanistan, met with the Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov.

During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the current situation in Afghanistan, exchanged views on the progress and prospects of the peace process in that country. Talgat Kaliyev informed his colleague on Kazakhstan's position on topical issues of the regional agenda, emphasizing the continued support for all constructive formats of negotiations on the settlement of the conflict in Afghanistan. 

The meeting also focused on international efforts to support inter-Afghan negotiations, including the meetings of the "Extended Troika", which includes Russia, the United States, China and Pakistan, held in March and April 2021.

The meeting was held in a traditionally friendly environment, and the parties confirmed their commitment to further constructive cooperation in the Afghan direction.