Afghanistan Peace CampaignThe Russian official also stressed that it is still too early for Moscow to take an official stance on recognizing the Islamic Emirate.
Rudenko emphasized that completing the legal procedures for this process could provide new motivation for positive interaction between Russia and Afghanistan, particularly in the economic sector.
He stated: “Completion of legal procedures of removing the terrorist organization’s status from the Taliban Movement will attribute a positive impetus to Russian-Afghan interaction in various spheres.”
The Russian official also stressed that it is still too early for Moscow to take an official stance on recognizing the Islamic Emirate.
“As regards the issue of the official recognition of current Afghan authorities, it is early to talk about it thus far. Let’s act gradually, step by step, but we do not intend to artificially impede the processes,” Rudenko noted.
The Deputy Foreign Minister added that Russia is taking practical steps to establish engagement with Afghanistan’s interim government on mutual and shared interests.
Relations between Russia and Afghanistan have moved towards cautious interaction since the Islamic Emirate regained power in Afghanistan in 2021.
Although the Islamic Emirate is on Russia’s list of “terrorist organizations,” diplomatic and economic engagements with Kabul have begun.