Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Participants in the sixth Moscow Format meeting issued a joint statement on Friday, October 4th, expressing concern over the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan, calling it a threat to global security.
The participating delegations assessed the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan as a regional and global threat. They called on the Taliban to prevent the use of Afghanistan’s territory against neighboring countries, the region, and beyond.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted the sixth Moscow Format meeting, attended by representatives from Iran, Pakistan, China, India, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Islamic Emirate.
The joint declaration emphasized the need for unified efforts in the region to prevent the spread of terrorism while also stressing the importance of political dialogue and economic cooperation to stabilize Afghanistan.
The international community continues to press the Taliban administration to fulfill its commitments to combat terrorism and maintain security within and beyond Afghanistan’s borders.
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban, claimed that ISIS has recruitment centres outside Afghanistan’s borders and uses these centres to carry out destructive activities within Afghanistan.
Regional powers, including Russia and China, have emphasized that Afghanistan’s stability is crucial for the security of neighboring countries and broader global interests.
The sixth Moscow Format meeting highlights growing concerns over Afghanistan’s security situation and the international community’s call for decisive action against terrorist groups.
As Afghanistan’s leadership faces increasing pressure from global and regional powers, the need for effective counterterrorism strategies and international cooperation to ensure regional and global stability becomes more urgent.