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Russia, Pakistan discuss Afghanistan, promoting intra-dialogue

  • 26 Aug 2021
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan discussed Afghanistan in a phone call and formation of a government, which would take into account the interests of all groups in the population, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

The importance of promoting intra-Afghan dialogue, which would facilitate creation of an inclusive government, was underscored during the talk, it said in a statement.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Russia, China, the United States and Pakistan were interested in serving as mediators in resolving the crisis in Afghanistan.

Meanwhile, Russia's ambassador to Kabul Dmitry Zhirnov said on Wednesday that the Taliban is open for Russia's participation in developing of Afghanistan's natural resources, Russian news agencies reported.

"The Taliban is open to our participation in (Afghanistan's) economy, including the development of natural resources," said Zhirnov to a YouTube channel "Soloviev Live", according to TASS.

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