Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has urged Western nations to lift sanctions on Afghanistan and return its frozen assets, emphasizing the importance of a pragmatic dialogue between Moscow and Kabul. Speaking at the opening of the sixth Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan, Lavrov stated, “We are convinced that maintaining a pragmatic dialogue with the current Afghan government is essential.
Constructive cooperation with Afghan partners aligns with the interests of security, economic development, and the promotion of inter-Afghan national harmony.” Lavrov further underscored Russia’s opposition to the deployment of military infrastructure by third countries in Afghanistan.