Russia has called on the Taliban to form a government that includes all ethnic groups and political forces in Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov said the Kremlin recognizes the Taliban’s efforts to stabilize the situation in Afghanistan since taking power in mid-August.
Lavrov urged the group to assemble an administration reflecting the interests of all ethnic and political forces in Afghanistan in order to achieve a stable peace in the country.
Officials from 10 countries, including China and Pakistan, are participating in the conference. Representatives from India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are also attending.