Afghanistan Peace CampaignPezeshkian said that he also discussed cooperation in the South Caucasus, Syria, and the Middle East with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran, emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Afghanistan during a press conference with his Russian counterpart.
Masoud Pezeshkian stated that in his meeting with Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, they discussed various topics, including regional cooperation and Afghanistan.
The Iranian president, who traveled to Russia after visiting Tajikistan, said during a joint press conference with Vladimir Putin: “We exchanged views on a range of regional issues, including the Middle East and the Caucasus, and emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Afghanistan.”
Pezeshkian said that he also discussed cooperation in the South Caucasus, Syria, and the Middle East with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
For more than three years, Iran and Russia have been among the countries maintaining close relations with the Islamic Emirate, with representatives from these countries occasionally visiting Afghanistan.
The caretaker government has also stated that strengthening relations between Tehran and Moscow is beneficial for Afghanistan.
Hamdullah Fitrat, Deputy Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, stated: “Afghanistan has good relations with both Russia and the Islamic Republic of Iran. We emphasize strengthening these relations further, as regional stability and security benefit all countries, and Afghanistan’s security is particularly important for everyone.”
Previously, during a joint press conference with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe, the Iranian president said that they had discussed regional developments, including the situation in Afghanistan and border security.