Mr. Zamir Kabulov, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Afghanistan, called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.
During the meeting, comprehensive discussions were held on the enhanced bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Russia, particularly on increasing the volume of bilateral trade and making effective use of the existing opportunities in this regard.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs described the expansion of Afghanistan’s relations with the Russian Federation as important, emphasising that both countries should make better use of the available economic and trade opportunities on the basis of mutual interests.
For his part, the Russian President’s Special Representative, commended the recent developments in Afghanistan, and particularly described the Islamic Emirate’s efforts to combat narcotics as noteworthy. He also stated that reports by some international organisations concerning these efforts did not accurately reflect the realities on the ground.
Additionally, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi stated that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan remains committed to a serious and sustained campaign against the cultivation, production and trafficking of narcotics, and considers these efforts important for both Afghanistan and the broader region.
